Read between the lines: meaning and use in English
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Use read between the lines when the words suggest an unstated message: From her short reply, I read between the lines that she needed more time. It means infer a possible meaning from clues, not find hidden printed words. Ask a direct question when the consequence of guessing is important.
When Kai said he had a full week, Maya read between the lines and offered to move their meeting.