read minds
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Meaning · English
To know someone's thoughts or intentions without being told.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Biết được suy nghĩ hoặc ý định của ai đó mà không cần được告 biết
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Literally: understand thoughts without words
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Examples
She seems to read minds, always knowing what I want.
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “read minds” mean?
To know someone's thoughts or intentions without being told. Literally: understand thoughts without words
Is “read minds” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.