see through1
Not be deceived by; detect the true nature of: he can see through her lies and deceptions...
- Of course, the electorate are increasingly seeing through the lies and deceit of Labour.
- Only by knowing his true nature was it possible to see through his gentlemanly veil.
- It amazes me how they can obfuscate or even lie and believe people won't see through them.
Synonyms
not be deceived by, not be taken in by, be wise to, get/have the measure of, read like a book, fathom, penetrate, realize, understand
informal not fall for, have someone's number, know someone's (little) game
See parent entry: see
see-through2
/ˈsiːθruː
/adjective
(Especially of clothing) translucent: this shirt’s a bit see-through when it’s wet...
- Mom comes downstairs minutes later with a short, short miniskirt and a see-through shirt.
- The latest collection includes delicate see-through dresses and tops featuring raw hems and ruche detailing.
- She also wore a pink see-through sweater with a black tank underneath.
Synonyms
transparent, translucent, clear, limpid, crystal clear, crystalline, pellucid, glassy;
thin, light, lightweight, flimsy, sheer, diaphanous, filmy, gossamer, gossamer-like, gossamer-thin, chiffony, cobwebby, gauzy, gauze-like, ultra-fine