idiom
read the room
REED thuh ROOM
riːd ðə ruːmListen
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Syllable breakdown
readtheroom
Dictionary meaning
To sense the mood or feelings of the people around you and respond appropriately.
Examples
- The comedian failed to read the room and kept going with his routine after the awkward silence.
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