read between the lines

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   to look for or discover a meaning in sth that is not openly stated

   I spoke to them two days ago. I should have read between the lines.

In the movies · 2

• "...AND IN PARTICULAR, THE PERFORMANCE OF EMMELINE HARRIS WHO WAS SO CONVINCING IN THE ROLE OF THE YOUNG QUEEN.Anne of Avonlea1987
• I spoke to them two days ago. I should have read between the lines.Too Big to Fail2011
• But what's there tells a story if you read between the lines.Hidden Figures2016
• would read me lots of stories When he wasn't on the sauce Now I'd like to share the wisdom Of my favorite bibliophile He said A cover is not the book So open it up and take a look 'Cause under the covers One discovers that the king may be a crook Chapter titles are like signs And if you read between the lines You'll find your first impression was mistookMary Poppins Returns2018

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