- see through something
- see through (someone/something)
to understand the hidden truth about someone or something.
She saw through his excuse as an effort to put the blame on someone else.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
see through something
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see through something — ˌsee ˈthrough sb/sth derived (not used in the progressive tenses) to realize the truth about sb/sth • We saw through him from the start. • I can see through your little game (= I am aware of the trick you are trying to play on me) … Useful english dictionary
see through — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms see through : present tense I/you/we/they see through he/she/it sees through present participle seeing through past tense saw through past participle seen through 1) a) see through something to recognize that… … English dictionary
see (someone) through (something) — to support someone through a difficult time. He was a real friend to see me through my long illness … New idioms dictionary
see through someone — see through (someone/something) to understand the hidden truth about someone or something. She saw through his excuse as an effort to put the blame on someone else … New idioms dictionary
see through — (someone/something) to understand the hidden truth about someone or something. She saw through his excuse as an effort to put the blame on someone else … New idioms dictionary
see through — verb 1. support financially through a period of time The scholarship saw me through college This money will see me through next month • Hypernyms: ↑support • Verb Frames: Somebody s something Somebody s somebody … Useful english dictionary
see through — verb a) To find something visually transparent I can see through these curtains, the fabric is so thin. b) To not be deceived by a contradictory appearance or statement We saw through the water with ease; it was as clear as glass. See Also: see… … Wiktionary
see-through — adjective transparent or translucent; that can be seen through If you are planning to wear a see through dress, wear something underneath. Syn: clear, diaphanous, transparent Ant … Wiktionary
see somebody through something — ˌsee sb ˈthrough | ˌsee sb ˈthrough sth derived (not used in the progressive tenses) to give help or support to sb for a particular period of time • Her courage and good humour saw her through. • I only have $20 to see me through the week.… … Useful english dictionary
see through — see (something) through to do something until it is finished. Despite health problems, she saw the project through … New idioms dictionary
