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see through
recognise deception
To see through something means to recognise that it is false, dishonest, or less impressive than it appears.
Hear it in real life
Did you believe his excuse?
Not really; I could see through it.
Most customers can see through exaggerated promises about getting rich quickly.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: I can see through of his excuse.
Say: I can see through his excuse.
With this meaning, “see through” takes the excuse directly, without “of.”
Build it
How it fits in a sentence.
see through something; saw through something; can see through something
Your turn: say it out loud
Most customers can see through exaggerated promises about getting rich quickly.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
see through
recognise deception
“Most customers can see through exaggerated promises about getting rich quickly.”
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