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Knowledge & Understanding - Understanding

Discover how English idioms like "light bulb moment" and "read between the lines" relate to understanding in English.

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English idioms related to Knowledge & Understanding

to be able to show or recognize a difference between two individuals or things

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open book
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a person or a thing that is easy to understand or predict

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to be able to easily understand what someone is thinking about or what their intention is

Ex: She 's very perceptive and read people like a book, which makes her a great judge of character .
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to discover or determine the underlying cause of something, particularly an issue

Ex: By studying historical documents and conducting extensive research , the historian aimed get to the heart of the mystery surrounding the ancient artifact .
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to get an understanding of what someone's true intention is or how they feel based on what they say or write

Ex: In her cryptic text message , she asked if I was free tonight , but I read between the lines to figure out that she wanted to meet up .
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head trip
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an experience that is as very thrilling and memorable

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to frequently repeat something to someone so that they finally learn or memorize it

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reacting quickly or immediately to an opportunity or situation

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in a tone or manner that can be understood by many

Ex: The professor 's lecture was so confusing that we asked him to clarify in words of one syllable.
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to suddenly realize the truth about a situation

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a sudden realization or understanding of something, often an idea or solution

Ex: She smiled , recognizing light bulb moment that would change everything .
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to provide clarification, understanding, or insight into a topic, situation, or problem

Ex: The investigation aims shed light on the circumstances surrounding the suspicious disappearance .
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