Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Read between the lines

Understand something that is not said outright

The most appropriate meaning of the given idiom "read between the lines" is understand something that is not said outright.

This idiom is used to describe the ability to understand the hidden meaning of something. It is often used to describe someone who is able to see beyond the surface of things and understand what someone is really trying to say. For example, you might say "I read between the lines and I could tell that she was upset." This means that you could tell that she was upset even though she didn't say it outright.

The other options are not as accurate descriptions of the meaning of the idiom.

• Be afraid of doing something again: This is more accurately described by the idiom "to be hesitant."
• Harm someone who trusts you: This is more accurately described by the idiom "to betray someone's trust."
• Speak the truth even if it is unpleasant: This is more accurately described by the idiom "to be honest."