read lips
idiomTo lipread.
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dictated but not read
Dictated, as to a secretary or stenographer, but not proofread by the person who dictated it.
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have one's head read
To have one's mental health assessed, to receive a psychiatric examination.
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keep one's lips sealed
To keep quiet; to keep a secret; to not tell.
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loosen someone's lips
To cause one to speak more freely; to cause one to discuss a subject that would not usually be discussed.
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one's lips are sealed
One will not tell anyone else; one is keeping a secret.
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quick read
A book, periodical, or other printed matter that is enjoyable to read and can be read quickly.
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read between the lines
To infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly.
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read in
To allow access to classified information.