How to Pronounce "read between the lines"
expression
ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid/ /bitˈwin/, /bɪtˈwin/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪnz
RED or REED bit-WEEN thuh or thee LYNZ
ɹiːd/ /bɪtwˈiːn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪnz
REED bit-WEEN thuh or thee LYNZ
Definition
To understand a hidden meaning or what is truly meant by something, not just the words that are actually written or said.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid/ /bitˈwin/, /bɪtˈwin/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪnz
British English
ɹiːd/ /bɪtwˈiːn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RED or REED bit-WEEN thuh or thee LYNZ
UK
REED bit-WEEN thuh or thee LYNZ
Listen in Context
Sometimes you need to read between the lines to understand what he really means.
If you read between the lines, you will see she is worried.
Parents often have to read between the lines when talking to their teenagers.
The letter sounded positive, but if you read between the lines, there's a lot of doubt.