See through Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈsi/ /ˈθɹu

SEE-throo

UK

sˈiː/ /θɹˈuː

SEE-throo

Definition

To look through something and see what is behind; or to recognize the truth behind someone's words or actions.

Usage & Nuances

'See through' can be literal (transparent objects) or figurative (understanding someone's real motives). Common in phrases like 'see through someone/something' and 'see through (a trick, a lie)'. Informal to neutral in tone.

• Spanish: ver a través de - descubrir (la verdad/intención)
• Portuguese (BR): ver através de - perceber (a verdade/intenção)
• Portuguese (PT): ver através de - perceber (a verdade/intenção)
• Chinese (Simplified): 看穿 - 识破
• Chinese (Traditional): 看穿 - 識破
• Hindi: आर-पार देखना - असली मंशा समझ लेना
• Arabic: يرى من خلال - يكشف (الحقيقة/النية)
• Bengali: দেখে ফেলা - ভিতরটা দেখা - রহস্য উদ্ঘাটন করা
• Russian: видеть насквозь - раскусить (обман)
• Japanese: 見通す - 見抜く
• Vietnamese: nhìn xuyên qua - nhận ra bản chất
• Korean: 꿰뚫어보다 - 간파하다
• Turkish: içinden görmek - birinin gerçek niyetini anlamak
• Urdu: دیکھ لینا - حقیقت جان لینا
• Indonesian: nhìn xuyên qua - nhìn thấu

Example Sentences

She could see through his lie.

basic

I knew he was pretending to help. I could see through him from the start.

natural

The teacher could see through the student's excuse.

natural

This plastic is so clear, you can almost see through it completely.

natural

I can see through the glass to the garden.

basic

You can't see through this wall.

basic