idiom
Literary
Read Between the Lines
REED beh-TWEEN the LINES
/riːd bɪˈtwiːn ðə laɪnz/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Readbetweenthelines
Dictionary meaning
To find hidden or implied meaning in written or spoken words.
Examples
- Reading between the lines, his resignation letter contained subtle criticism.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'read', 'tween', and 'lines'.
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