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see-through

[see-throo]

adjective

  1. Also see-thru transparent.

    a see-through blouse.



noun

  1. a degree of or variation in transparency.

  2. a see-through item of clothing.

  3. look-through.

see through

verb

  1. (tr) to help out in time of need or trouble

    I know you're short of money, but I'll see you through

  2. (tr, adverb) to remain with until the end or completion

    let's see the job through

  3. (intr, preposition) to perceive the true nature of

    I can see through your evasion

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. partly or wholly transparent or translucent, esp (of clothes) in a titillating way

    a see-through nightie

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of see-through1

First recorded in 1940–45; adj., noun use of verb phrase see through
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Idioms and Phrases

. Understand the true character or nature of someone or something, as in We saw through his superficial charm: he was obviously a liar . [c. 1400]

Also, see out . Remain with an undertaking to the end; also, provide steadfast support to. For example, I saw the reorganization through and then I left the company , or We'll see out the year in Florida and then decide if the move is permanent , or We'll see you through medical school but then you're on your own .

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Ball, prancing handsomely around the stage in a leather jacket and see-through club shirt, leaves a stylish impression when in motion.

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Wedged firmly in each one is a see-through vial with a dusting of dark grey at the bottom.

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And why was every single shirt that I owned see-through?

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Wearing a see-through top and jacket, she would flash her chest at any man she could find.

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Dior's latest collection embraced see-through material and presented it in an ethereal way, with intricate detailing and gender-fluid silhouettes.

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