EN · B2 · idiom

read between the lines

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read between the lines

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EN · B2

A Polite Refusal

  1. A

    He only wrote “maybe another time”.

    Napisał tylko „może innym razem”.

  2. B

    If you read between the lines, it's a polite refusal.

    Jeśli czytasz między wierszami, to uprzejma odmowa.

  3. A

    Shall I leave it there?

    Zostawić temat?

  4. B

    Yes, wait for him to suggest a date.

    Tak, poczekaj, aż sam zaproponuje termin.

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Translations

Polishczytać między wierszamiidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Germanzwischen den Zeilen lesenidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Spanishleer entre líneasidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.
Russianчитать между строкidiomNo voice for this language is installed. Speech practice is still available.

Examples of use

Polish

Czytaj między wierszami: ona chce odejść.

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English

Read between the lines: she wants to leave.

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German

Lies zwischen den Zeilen: Sie möchte gehen.

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Spanish

Lee entre líneas: quiere marcharse.

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Russian

Читай между строк: она хочет уйти.

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Grammar

idiom

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read between the lines
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Read between the lines: she wants to leave.

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