See through
/ˈsiːθruː/B1
Intermediate
1. To understand or realize the true nature of someone or something, often detecting deceit or a hidden quality.
- I could see through his lies and knew he was hiding something.
- She pretended to be happy, but I could see through her and knew something was wrong.
2. To finish or continue doing something difficult until it is completed.
- Though the project was tough, they were determined to see it through to the end.
- Despite many challenges, he saw the race through to the finish line.
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