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Read between the lines
When there's subtext or hidden meaning in communication
Literal Meaning
To read is to look at and comprehend written text; between is in the space separating; the lines are long, thin marks.
Actual Meaning
Understand the implicit meaning beyond what's explicitly stated
Examples in Context

Colleague: 'Read between the lines of that email.' (Translation: There's more meaning than what's written)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Look for what's NOT said
  • 2Consider the context
  • 3Trust your intuition
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