English · Phrasal verb Attested

shine through

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be discernible despite obstruction; to be apparent or evidenced.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

vẫn nhìn thấy mặc dù bị cản trở

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Where it’s used: Used American English

Though she makes lots of spelling and grammar mistakes in her article, her passion for the subject shines through.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be visible across a barrier.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

vẫn nhìn thấy qua chướng ngại vật

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “shine through” mean?

To be discernible despite obstruction; to be apparent or evidenced.

Is “shine through” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.