Meaning of see through | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To perceive visually through something transparent.
   transitive
2. To not be deceived by something that is false or misleading; to understand the hidden truth about someone or something.
   idiomatic, transitive
3. To recognize someone's true motives or character.
   idiomatic, transitive
4. To provide support or cooperation to (a person) throughout a period of time; to support someone through a difficult time.
   idiomatic, transitive
5. To do something until it is finished; to continue working on (something) until it is finished.
   idiomatic, transitive
6. To constitute ample supply for one for.
   idiomatic, transitive

Equivalents

Examples

“Their fabric is so thin that I can see⟳ through these curtains.”

“We saw⟳ through the water with ease; it was as clear as glass.”

“I'm surprised she doesn't see⟳ through his lies.”

“I can see⟳ through his poker face⟳. He isn't fooling anyone.”

“He was a very scared individual and to cover⟳ up his fright he would tell⟳ outlandish tales to make⟳ himself appear⟳ "better" and "bigger" in front of the other convicts. I saw⟳ through this and convinced him to just be himself with me and I would like⟳ him and respect⟳ him more.”

“Now, when you awfulize you go beyond that and tell⟳ yourself, instead “It's horrible, awful and terrible!” You then mean⟳ several things, all of which are clearly unprovable and which any self-respecting Martian with an IQ of 100 could easily see⟳ through.”

“In that moment, I finally saw⟳ through her; this petition drive⟳ had nothing to do with her love⟳ for animals, and everything to do with impressing Michael, the cute intern.”

“And may we all, citizens the world over, see⟳ these events through.”

“Forever and ever, yeah / I'll see⟳ you through it”

“The glory of love⟳ might see⟳ you through”

“Despite her health problems, Madame Prime Minister saw⟳ the project through.”

“But if the Government really wants our railway to reduce⟳ the level of its subsidy and improve⟳ value for taxpayers' money, then it must provide⟳ the political air cover⟳ to enable managers to get⟳ on and make⟳ the hard decisions that are needed... and then see⟳ them through.”

“Those chocolates should see⟳ us through the holiday season.”

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