Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to read between the lines
idiom
/təˈriːd bɪˈtwiːn ðə laɪnz/
Definition
To understand something that is not explicitly stated.
Examples
- In her speech, she hinted at some issues but you had to read between the lines to get the full picture.
- The email was vague, but if you read between the lines, you could tell he was upset.
Meaning
This phrase means to discern or interpret a deeper meaning or underlying message in what is being said or written, especially when it is implied rather than clearly expressed.
Synonyms
- to infer
- to understand the subtext
- to dig deeper
- to perceive the hidden meaning
