read (one's) mind
read (one's) mind
To know what one is thinking. You read my mind—that's exactly where I want to go to dinner! I'm sorry, but I can't read your mind. You need to tell me these things.
See also: mind, read
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
read someone's mind
Fig. to guess what someone is thinking. You'll have to tell me what you want. I can't read your mind, you know. If I could read your mind, I'd know what you expect of me.
See also: mind, read
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
read someone's mind
Discern what someone is thinking or feeling, as in He often finished her sentences for her, almost as though he could read her mind. [Late 1800s]
See also: mind, read
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
ˌread somebody’s ˈmind/ˈthoughts
(informal) understand what somebody is thinking, feeling, planning, etc: I can’t read your mind! If you don’t tell me what’s worrying you, I can’t help you.See also: mind, read, thought
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
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