Meaning of take something as read | Babel Free

Definitions

To assume that everyone agrees that something is correct.

idiomatic

Examples

“We can take⟳ your resignation as read⟳, can we?”

“Any one wish⟳ to see⟳ it? No? Then we will take⟳ it as read⟳. I know⟳ that in such a matter⟳, my patrons, my word is enough for you.”

“Poor old George! All right, sir, you needn't tell⟳ me about him. Usual story. Decentish job--imprudent marriage--chucks everything to join⟳ up in 1914--invalided out--job gone--health gone--no money--heroic wife keeping the home-fires burning--general fed-upness. Don't let's harrow our feelings. Take⟳ it as read⟳.”

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