idiom
Learn to read between the lines
LURN too REED bih-TWEEN thuh LYNZ
/lɜːrn tə riːd bɪˈtwiːn ðə laɪnz/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
learntoreadbetweenthelines
Dictionary meaning
To develop the skill of identifying unstated assumptions, emotions, or agendas in spoken or written communication.
Examples
- Good negotiators learn to read between the lines during tense discussions.
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