English / idiom
See Through Someone or Something
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To detect the true nature or deceptive motive behind someone's outward behavior or a false scheme.
In context
01
The experienced detective could immediately see through the suspect's polished excuses.
02
Honest people quickly saw through the politician's empty promises and voted for real progress.
Synonyms
penetrate a deception,fathom deceit,expose a pretense
Antonyms
be duped by,fall for a trick,accept unquestioningly
Collocations
easily see through,see right through someone,see through a false facade