between the lines
phrase
1
: by implication : in an indirect way
2
: by way of inference
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“Between the lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/between%20the%20lines. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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