read between the lines Synonyms
read between the lines Meaning
read between the lines (v)
read what is implied but not expressed on the surface
read between the lines Sentence Examples
- The CEO's words were carefully chosen, but I could read between the lines that he was not fully confident in the company's future.
- The politician's speech was filled with platitudes, but I could read between the lines that he was not truly passionate about the issues he was discussing.
- The teacher's comments were seemingly innocuous, but I could read between the lines that she was subtly criticizing my academic performance.
- My friend's text message was brief and to the point, but I could read between the lines that she was feeling upset and needed my support.
- The job listing seemed promising, but I could read between the lines that the company was facing some internal challenges.
- The news report presented the facts objectively, but I could read between the lines that there was a deeper story that was not being fully disclosed.
- The doctor's diagnosis was reassuring, but I could read between the lines that she was concerned about my overall health.
- The movie's plot was engaging, but I could read between the lines that it was also a thinly veiled commentary on society.
- The author's writing style was simple and straightforward, but I could read between the lines that he was grappling with complex emotions.
- The conversation was cordial, but I could read between the lines that there were unspoken tensions between the participants.
FAQs About the word read between the lines
read what is implied but not expressed on the surface
skim, study, peruse, review,scan, see, devour, reread, browse,pore (over)
relate, relate, describe, tell, report, describe, report,tell, narrate, narrate
The CEO's words were carefully chosen, but I could read between the lines that he was not fully confident in the company's future.
The politician's speech was filled with platitudes, but I could read between the lines that he was not truly passionate about the issues he was discussing.
The teacher's comments were seemingly innocuous, but I could read between the lines that she was subtly criticizing my academic performance.
My friend's text message was brief and to the point, but I could read between the lines that she was feeling upset and needed my support.
