Communication
read between the lines
understand an implied meaning
To understand a meaning that someone suggests but does not say directly.
Hear it in real life
Did she actually refuse the invitation?
Not directly, but you can read between the lines.
You have to read between the lines to understand what he really wants.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: Read among the lines.
Say: Read between the lines.
The fixed expression uses “between,” not “among.”
Build it
How it fits in a sentence.
read between the lines; have to read between the lines
Your turn: say it out loud
You have to read between the lines to understand what he really wants.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
read between the lines
understand an implied meaning
“You have to read between the lines to understand what he really wants.”
heytardy
Did this help?
Your turn on Facebook
Write one sentence with a phrase from this page
Post it in the comments. We reply to every one and fix it kindly.
Write it on Facebook