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read between the lines

/riːd bɪˈtwiːn ðə laɪnz/

Übersetzung: Den verborgenen Sinn oder die implizite Botschaft hinter jemandes Worten oder Handlungen verstehen, statt sie wörtlich zu nehmen.

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/riːd bɪˈtwiːn ðə laɪnz/B2informal
  • deDen verborgenen Sinn oder die implizite Botschaft hinter jemandes Worten oder Handlungen verstehen, statt sie wörtlich zu nehmen.

To understand the hidden meaning or implied message behind someone's words or actions, rather than taking them literally.

  1. Understand hidden meaningB2informal

    To infer or understand a meaning that is not explicitly stated.

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    • She didn't say she was upset, but reading between the lines, I could tell.
    • If you read between the lines of his email, you'll see he's not happy.
    • The politician's speech was vague, but reading between the lines, he promised tax cuts.