idiom
Read the room
REED thuh ROOM
/riːd ðə ruːm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
readtheroom
Dictionary meaning
To correctly gauge the mood, feelings, or expectations of the people around you and adjust your behaviour or communication accordingly.
Examples
- He made a joke at entirely the wrong moment — he really needs to learn to read the room.
- A good presenter can read the room and adjust their energy level to match the audience.
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