see through

see through
see through 1) support (a person) for the duration of a difficult time. 2) persist with (an undertaking) until it is completed. 3) detect the true nature of.
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  • see-through — /see throoh /, adj. 1. Also, see thru /see throoh /. transparent: a see through blouse. n. 2. a degree of or variation in transparency. 3. a see through item of clothing. 4. look through. [1940 45; adj., n. use of v. phrase see through] * * * …   Universalium

  • see through — verb a) To find something visually transparent I can see through these curtains, the fabric is so thin. b) To not be deceived by a contradictory appearance or statement We saw through the water with ease; it was as clear as glass. See Also: see… …   Wiktionary

  • see-through — adjective transparent or translucent; that can be seen through If you are planning to wear a see through dress, wear something underneath. Syn: clear, diaphanous, transparent Ant …   Wiktionary

  • See-through frog — See through frogs were produced by Japanese scientists, to see its organs, blood cells, and eggs without dissection. The skin is not clear, but translucent.References* [http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/09/070928 frog picture.html… …   Wikipedia

  • See-through clothing — Semi transparent lace top and chiffon skirt See through clothing is any garment of clothing made with lace, mesh or sheer material that allows the wearer s body or undergarment – if any – to be seen through its fabric.[1] Though potentially… …   Wikipedia

  • See Through the Rhetoric — Infobox Album | Name = See Through The Rhetoric Type = Album Artist = Chi Rho Wake Forest Christian Male A Cappella Ensemble Released = 2005 Recorded = 2004 Genre = A Cappella Length = 44:42 Producer = Chi Rho Wake Forest Christian Male A… …   Wikipedia

  • see through — {v.} 1. To understand the real meaning of or reason for; realize the falseness of. * /Mother saw through Johnny s excuses not to go to bed on Christmas Eve. She knew he wanted to stay up to see Santa Claus./ * /The teacher saw through the boy s… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • see through — {v.} 1. To understand the real meaning of or reason for; realize the falseness of. * /Mother saw through Johnny s excuses not to go to bed on Christmas Eve. She knew he wanted to stay up to see Santa Claus./ * /The teacher saw through the boy s… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • see through — phrasal to grasp the true nature of < saw through the scheme > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • see-through — adjective Date: 1945 transparent 1 …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • To see through a millstone — Millstone Mill stone , n. One of two circular stones used for grinding grain or other substance in a mill[1]. [1913 Webster] No man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge. Deut. xxiv. 6. [1913 Webster] Note: The cellular siliceous …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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