Definition of read between the lines

read between the lines

verb

• to look for hidden subtext.

  Last edited on Sep 14 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 14 2009.

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end of the line	Definitions include: the last part of something.
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main line	Definitions include: to inject a drug into a vein.
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tldr	Definitions include: See tl;dr.
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tl;wrl	Definitions include: acronym for "too long; will read later".
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2-10, the	Definitions include: walking, generally as opposed to driving.
3rd degree, the	Definitions include: interrogation.
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411, the	Definitions include: information.
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about the size of it	Definitions include: a good estimate.
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