See through
verb
To understand the true nature of something, to not be deceived by the outward appearance.
I can see through his lies, he is not really sick.
Often appears as...
- see through lies
- see through deception
adjective
Material or substance is transparent or clear, allowing light to pass through.
She wore a see-through dress at the party.
Often appears as...
- see-through dress
- see-through fabric
verb
To continue with something until it is completed.
He saw through the project to the very end.
Often appears as...
- see through project
- see through commitment
verb
To understand the true nature of something, to not be deceived by the outward appearance.
I can see through his lies, he is not really sick.
Often appears as...
- see through lies
- see through deception
adjective
Material or substance is transparent or clear, allowing light to pass through.
She wore a see-through dress at the party.
Often appears as...
- see-through dress
- see-through fabric
verb
To continue with something until it is completed.
He saw through the project to the very end.
Often appears as...
- see through project
- see through commitment
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Insightful Skepticism
Used when someone doesn't believe another's actions or words and understands their real intent.
Despite his charm, she could see through his flattery.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literally Seeing
It's about mental perception, not physical sight — understanding what's hidden at a deeper level.
You can't fool me; I see through your schemes.
Pro Tip 3/3Critical Analysis
Implies carefully examining a situation to understand its truth.
He's good at seeing through complex problems.
Pro Tip 1/3Insightful Skepticism
Used when someone doesn't believe another's actions or words and understands their real intent.
Despite his charm, she could see through his flattery.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literally Seeing
It's about mental perception, not physical sight — understanding what's hidden at a deeper level.
You can't fool me; I see through your schemes.
Pro Tip 3/3Critical Analysis
Implies carefully examining a situation to understand its truth.
He's good at seeing through complex problems.
Pro Tip 1/3Insightful Skepticism
Used when someone doesn't believe another's actions or words and understands their real intent.
Despite his charm, she could see through his flattery.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literally Seeing
It's about mental perception, not physical sight — understanding what's hidden at a deeper level.
You can't fool me; I see through your schemes.
Pro Tip 3/3Critical Analysis
Implies carefully examining a situation to understand its truth.
He's good at seeing through complex problems.
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