see through

• Verbo compuesto que significa percibir la verdadera naturaleza de algo engañoso, o continuar una tarea hasta completarla.

A phrasal verb used to indicate perceiving the true nature of something deceptive, or continuing with a task until it is completed.

incontable · verbo irregular · transitivo · phrasal, inseparable

1. Detect deceptioninformal

   To recognize that someone is trying to deceive you or that something is not genuine.

   calar

   • I can see through his lies easily.
   • She saw through his flattery and knew he wanted a favor.
   • The detective saw through the suspect's alibi.

   Sinónimosdetectdiscernpenetrateperceiverecognizeunmask

2. Complete a taskinformal

   To continue with a task or project until it is finished, despite difficulties.

   llevar a cabo hasta el final

   • He promised to see the project through to the end.
   • She saw through her studies despite the challenges.
   • We need to see this plan through, no matter what.

   Sinónimoscarry outcompletefinishfollow throughpersevere

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