Read your lips Meaning in English
expression
परिभाषा
To understand what someone is saying by watching the movements of their lips, especially when you can't hear them.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
Used literally for lipreading (like by the hard of hearing) and sometimes humorously when someone is mouthing words. Less common than 'read my lips', which is often a strong demand for attention or agreement. Pair with verbs like 'can you', 'I can't', etc.
उदाहरण वाक्य
Can you read your lips when I speak softly?
basic
People who are hard of hearing often learn to read your lips.
basic
I was too far away to hear you, so I tried to read your lips.
basic
She mouthed something to me across the room, but I couldn't read your lips.
natural
If you whisper, I won't be able to read your lips from here.
natural
He always tries to read your lips during meetings so he doesn't miss anything.
natural