Between the lines…is to find meanings that are intended but that are not directly expressed
in something said or written.
“The art of reading between the lines is as old as manipulated information.” ~ Serge Schmemann
And then,
He said he could afford it, but reading between the lines I don’t think he has enough money to buy the house.
But he can afford to buy a painting and rent the house.
“It is often between the lines and in the empty places where we hear God.” ~ Lonni Collins Pratt
Reading between the lines…
I would say he isn’t happy with the situation.
I would say she will leave that job very soon.
I would say he can become a millionaire in a year.
He told me the city is safe, but reading between the lines I would say that is not.
He told me he is happy where he is … maybe not. He is not telling the true.
He wrote a message saying that everything was fine, but reading between the lines I would say that…