read between the lines

成語所屬單字read

read between the lines — 慣用語

1. To understand a hidden meaning that is not directly said.

1.慣用語
釋義

讀出言外之意

To understand a hidden meaning that is not directly said.

例句

When she said she was fine, I read between the lines and knew she was upset.

Can you read between the lines of his email and tell me what he really wants?