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read between the lines

/riːd bɪˈtwiːn ðə laɪnz/

Traduction: Comprendre le sens caché ou le message implicite derrière les paroles ou les actions de quelqu'un, plutôt que de les prendre au pied de la lettre.

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/riːd bɪˈtwiːn ðə laɪnz/B2informal
  • frComprendre le sens caché ou le message implicite derrière les paroles ou les actions de quelqu'un, plutôt que de les prendre au pied de la lettre.

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.

    frlire entre les lignes

    • 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.