The expression "to read between the lines" means to understand the hidden or implied meaning of what is being said or written.
L'espressione "to read between the lines" significa capire il significato nascosto o implicito di ciò che viene detto o scritto.
| Idiom | to read between the lines |
|---|---|
| Definition | to understand something even when it is not clearly written or stated |
| Examples | - I know she doesn't love me any more. I can read between the lines. - The bosses did not say outright that the factory would have to close, but the workers could read between the lines. |
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