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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