Signification
To know exactly what another person is thinking.
Contexte culturel
Very common in casual social settings. It is often accompanied by a smile or a high-five. Used similarly to the US, but sometimes with a slightly more understated tone. While the English phrase is understood, Japanese culture values 'Kuuki wo yomu' (reading the air), which is a similar concept of understanding unspoken social cues. Very expressive usage. Often used with enthusiasm to show warmth and closeness.
Past Tense
Remember that 'read' is pronounced 'red' in the past tense. This is a common mistake for learners!
Use with Friends
This is a very friendly phrase. Don't use it with your boss unless you are very close.
Signification
To know exactly what another person is thinking.
Past Tense
Remember that 'read' is pronounced 'red' in the past tense. This is a common mistake for learners!
Use with Friends
This is a very friendly phrase. Don't use it with your boss unless you are very close.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct phrase.
I was just about to order a salad, and you said it first! You _____.
The idiom is 'read my mind'.
Which situation is appropriate for this phrase?
When should you use 'You read my mind'?
It is a positive, informal phrase for shared ideas.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Should we go for a walk?' B: '_____! I was just thinking that.'
It fits the context of agreeing with a suggestion.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesI was just about to order a salad, and you said it first! You _____.
The idiom is 'read my mind'.
When should you use 'You read my mind'?
It is a positive, informal phrase for shared ideas.
A: 'Should we go for a walk?' B: '_____! I was just thinking that.'
It fits the context of agreeing with a suggestion.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNo, it is too informal. Use 'I agree with your suggestion' instead.
No, it is a compliment! It shows you are connected.
It is the irregular past tense form of the verb 'to read'.
Expressions liées
Great minds think alike
similarUsed when two people have the same idea.
On the same page
similarTo be in agreement.
Get out of my head
similarA humorous way to say someone is guessing your thoughts.
I was just about to say that
similarLiteral statement of coincidence.
