Suss out Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To figure something out or understand it, often by observing or investigating. Commonly used when solving a problem or revealing the truth about something.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Informal British/Australian English, increasingly common in speech and in writing. Usually used for understanding people’s motives, information, or situations. Collocations: 'suss out the problem', 'suss someone out'. Not typically used in US formal writing.
جمل نموذجية
Can you suss out what’s wrong with my computer?
basic
It took me a while to suss out the meaning of that sign.
basic
The teacher quickly sussed out who was cheating.
basic
I can’t suss out if he’s telling the truth or just joking.
natural
Give me a minute—I’m trying to suss out how this thing works.
natural
She’s good at sussing out people’s true intentions.
natural