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read minds

idiom

To read people's minds (in general).


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  1. 01

    dictated but not read

    Dictated, as to a secretary or stenographer, but not proofread by the person who dictated it.

  2. 02

    have one's head read

    To have one's mental health assessed, to receive a psychiatric examination.

  3. 03

    meeting of the minds

    An agreement, especially one resulting from a gathering in which discussion or negotiation took place.

  4. 04

    quick read

    A book, periodical, or other printed matter that is enjoyable to read and can be read quickly.

  5. 05

    read between the lines

    To infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly.

  6. 06

    read in

    To allow access to classified information.

  7. 07

    read lips

    To lipread.

  8. 08

    read oneself in

    To read aloud the Thirty-nine Articles and the Declaration of Assent; required of a clergyman of the Church of England when he first officiates in a new benefice.

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