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Reading Idioms
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To read the fine printto read the text in a formal agreement that is printed smaller
than the rest of the text. It often contains conditions that may prove unfavorable, sometimes in the hope that they will
not be noticed.
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I always read the fine print before signing any new contract. It
keeps me out of trouble.
To read between the linesto try to understand someone's real feelings or
intentions from what they say or write
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From the first glance, their relationship seemed perfect.
You would have to read between the lines to notice that Jaden was not happy with Mariam travelling so
much on her own.
To read someone like a bookto be able to understand easily what
someone is thinking or feeling
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I always know when my son is disappointed. I read him
like a book!
A bookworma person who reads a lot
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In her free time, Jen is always found reading a book. She is such a bookworm.
To read something (from) cover to cover
read all the way through from the beginning to the end
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I grabbed a book at the airport to keep myself busy on the
beach. It turned out so interesting that I
read it from cover to cover on the first day
of my vacation.