English Explanatory Dictionary

read between the lines

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

read between the lines reads between the lines reading between the lines

Etymology

Probably from glosses and commentaries which were written between the lines and provided the reader with additional information not explicitly stated in the text.

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