You don't have to say it directly; I can read between the lines
The politician's speech was full of platitudes, but I tried to read between the lines for any hidden meaning
She was upset about the criticism, but her parents told her to read between the lines and understand their concern
The detective was skilled at reading between the lines of witness testimonies
When he said he was 'fine,' I knew from his tone that he wanted to read between the lines
The marketing campaign was clever; you had to read between the lines to grasp the full message
Her polite refusal was a clear indication that I should read between the lines and not push further
It's important to read between the lines when interpreting historical documents
The contract seemed straightforward, but the lawyer advised us to read between the lines for any potential loopholes
He gave a vague answer, forcing me to read between the lines to figure out what he really meant
He seemed quiet today, didn't he?
Yes, I think we need to read between the lines.
Exactly, something is bothering him.
You need to read between the lines to understand his true feelings
You must infer his unspoken emotions from his words and actions
Consider what he implies, not just what he says directly