read the car
idiomOf a rideshare driver, to assess the mood, energy, or preferences of a passenger immediately after they enter the vehicle.
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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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dog that caught the car
A person who has unexpectedly attained an aspirational goal and is now unsure what to do with 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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Jam jar
[Cockney slang]car
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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.
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read lips
To lipread.