see through

1. (transitive)To perceive visually through something transparent.

   Their fabric is so thin that I can see through these curtains.

   We saw through the water with ease; it was as clear as glass.

   durchschauen

   ви́деть наскво́зьvídetʹ naskvózʹ

   perceive the true nature of

2. (idiomatic, transitive)To not be deceived by something that is false or misleading; to understand the hidden truth about someone or something.

   I'm surprised she doesn't see through his lies.

   I can see through his poker face. He isn't fooling anyone.

3. (idiomatic, transitive)To recognize someone's true motives or character.

   In that moment, I finally saw through her; this petition drive had nothing to do with her love for animals, and everything to do with impressing Michael, the cute intern.

   durchblicken, durchschauen

   ви́деть наскво́зьvídetʹ naskvózʹ

4. (idiomatic, transitive)To provide support or cooperation to (a person) throughout a period of time; to support someone through a difficult time.

   And may we all, citizens the world over, see these events through.

   durchschauen

   ви́деть наскво́зьvídetʹ naskvózʹ

   support financially through a period of time

5. (idiomatic, transitive)To do something until it is finished; to continue working on (something) until it is finished.

   Despite her health problems, Madame Prime Minister saw the project through.

   remain with until completion

6. (ditransitive, idiomatic)To constitute ample supply for one for.

   Those chocolates should see us through the holiday season.

1. I was able to see him coming through the window.

   Я бачив, як він заліз вікном.

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2. You can see a house through the trees.

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3. This kind of wood is tough to saw through.

   deDiese Holzart lässt sich schwer durchsägen.

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4. I half expected to see Tom walk through the door.

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5. I can see through your lies.

   deIch kann deine Lügen durchschauen.

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irregular · Lesson

• see offпровести, проводитиTo accompany someone to a point of departure; to ensure someone departs safely.
• see outTo accompany a guest to the door when he or she leaves (also used figuratively).
• see inTo show (someone) in: to introduce (someone) to the inside of a place.
• see overTo inspect something fully.
• see afterTo look after, watch over or care for (someone).
• see intoTo perceive the truth about, especially of future events.
• see throughTo perceive visually through something transparent.
• see aboutTo take care of; to attend to; to check up on.