How to Pronounce "read like a book"
expression
ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbʊk
RED (or REED) LYKE uh BOOK
ɹiːd/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /bˈʊk
REED LYKE uh BOOK
Definition
To understand someone's thoughts or feelings very easily, as if they are obvious and easy to see.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹɛd/, /ˈɹid/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbʊk
British English
ɹiːd/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /bˈʊk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RED (or REED) LYKE uh BOOK
UK
REED LYKE uh BOOK
Listen in Context
She can read me like a book.
My best friend can read me like a book when I am sad.
I can't hide anything from my mom—she reads me like a book.
You can't fool him—he'll read you like a book every time.