see through
To realise that someone is lying or pretending; or to keep doing something until it is done.
Meanings
To recognise that a person or statement is dishonest, false, or deceptive.
"The interviewer saw through his confident act and noticed he didn't actually know the answer."
"I can see through you, and so can everybody else."
To continue with or support a task, project, or commitment until it is fully completed.
"It was a tough year, but she was determined to see the renovation through to the end."
"We will see this mission through, no matter how long it takes."
To look through a transparent or translucent surface and observe what is on the other side.
"You can see through the frosted glass, but only shadows, not details."
To support or sustain someone through a difficult period.
"A small loan from his parents saw him through the first few months of unemployment."
The 'detect deception' sense is inseparable ('I can see through him'). The 'complete' sense is separable ('see the project through'). The literal sense (view through a transparent material) is transparent and very common.
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