sees, saw, seen, seeing
to see through
phrasal verb
To understand someone's true intentions or feelings
- 1She could see through his lies.
- 2I can see through your excuses.
When you see through someone, it means you can tell what they are really thinking or feeling, even if they are trying to hide it. It's like being able to see past their words or actions to understand their true intentions.
Remember, seeing through someone is not about making assumptions or jumping to conclusions. It's important to consider their words and actions carefully before trying to understand their true intentions.
at a community gathering
Understanding Intentions
Christopher
Did you notice how Mark was overly nice to everyone today?
Donna
Yes, I think he was trying to impress the new members.
Christopher
I could see through his act; he just wanted to be in charge of the next event.
Donna
Exactly, his intentions were pretty clear.
in a grocery store
Unmasking the Sales Pitch
Linda
Did you notice how the salesman kept pushing the expensive brand?
Cynthia
Yes, I could see through his tactics right away.
Linda
He was definitely more interested in his commission than our needs.
Cynthia
Exactly, that's why I stuck to my shopping list.
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Similar to "to see through":
- 1perceive
- 2discern