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read to filth (or) read for filthBasically to scold, or to get called out on something; to reprimand, to degrade, to cuss out, to correct, to set them straight, to tell them what's what & who's who.Rate it:

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have one's head readTo have the bumps, indentations, and shape of one's skull examined and interpreted by a phrenologist.Rate it:

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read the roomto understand the emotions and thoughts of the people in the roomRate it:

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read outTo read something and say the words to inform other people.Rate it:

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read outTo read some data and inform the person using the device.Rate it:

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dictated but not readDictated, as to a secretary or stenographer, but not proofread by the person who dictated the text so annotated.Rate it:

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don't read like a robotDon't read blandly with no expression.Rate it:

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have one's head readTo have one's mental health assessed, to receive a psychiatric examination.Rate it:

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read 'em and weepWhen playing cards (usually poker) and the final hand is played, a person often shows their cards in anticipation of winning and boasts this phrase to brag that their hand is good enough to win that roundRate it:

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read alongTo read together with another person, or with another presentationRate it:

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Read Between the LinesTo discern the reality, or the hidden truth from something such as a fact or documentRate it:

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read between the linesTo infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly.Rate it:

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read inTo allow access to classified information.Rate it:

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read inTo accept as input.Rate it:

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read like a bookTo be able to discern someone's thoughts from his or her body language or other behavior.Rate it:

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read lipsTo lipread.Rate it:

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read me out!To understand a person very well.Rate it:

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read my lipsUsed to emphasize a following statement.Rate it:

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read now'now' is a specific time and more to the pointRate it:

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read offTo dictate from a list.Rate it:

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read offTo read from a scale or measure.Rate it:

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read oneself inTo read about 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.Rate it:

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read somebody the riot actTo scold or berate somebody; to reprimand.Rate it:

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read somebody's lipsTo discern what somebody is saying by watching the shape of the mouth rather than by hearing the sounds of the words.Rate it:

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read someone the riot actTo scold or berate somebody; to reprimand.Rate it:

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read someone's lipsTo discern what someone is saying by watching the shape of the mouth rather than by hearing the sounds of the words.Rate it:

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read someone's lipsTo pay close attention (often imperative).Rate it:

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read someone's mindTo guess or deduce what someone is thinking.Rate it:

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Read the Riot ActScold in a severe manner, or to give a warning to someoneRate it:

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read the tea-leavesTo foretell someone's future by examining the tea-leaves at the bottom of the cup.Rate it:

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read upTo learn by reading.Rate it:

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read upacquire information about a particular subject by studying it intensively.Rate it:

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read up onTo learn about a subject; to acquire knowledge on an issue.Rate it:

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take something as readto assume that everyone agrees that something is correctRate it:

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well readeruditeRate it:

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between a rock and a hard placeHaving the choice between two unpleasant or distasteful options; in a predicament or quandary.Rate it:

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hard of hearingHaving difficulty hearing; somewhat deaf.Rate it:

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as hard as a rockSomething hard to do or very very confusingRate it:

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a good man is hard to findMen who make good husbands or workers are rare.Rate it:

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hard nut to crackA situation, person, group, etc. which is difficult to overcome or deal with.Rate it:

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Between a Rock and a Hard PlaceTo face a difficult situation and remain in a tight spot one after another, Or face some difficulty in making the right decision that would deliver no harmRate it:

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school of hard knocksAn education consisting of real-world experiences, especially harsh experiences.Rate it:

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a big blow hardOne whom exaggerates, over emphasizes personal prowess and accomplishments.Rate it:

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hard nut to crackA problem that is challenging to solve.Rate it:

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hard-nosedGuided by practical experience and observation rather than by theory.Rate it:

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hard-pressedBarely able. Having difficulty doing something.Rate it:

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hard yardsThe key effort in completing a difficult taskRate it:

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hold yew hardWait for a moment. Be patient.Rate it:

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bone hardAs hard as a bone, rock hard.Rate it:

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cold hard cashMoney, regarded as an incentive that can override any doubts or ethical concerns.Rate it:

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