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25Jul
What are some synonyms of the idiom 'connect the dots'?
Posted by Alaric Delamere in Language and Linguistics
In exploring the idiom 'connect the dots', I came across several synonymous phrases that convey the same idea. Terms such as 'piece together', 'put two and two together', and 'read between the lines' all essentially mean to understand the hidden or underlying connections. Additionally, 'see the big picture' and 'get the whole story' also express the same thought, implying a comprehensive understanding of a situation. So, next time you want to express the concept of 'connecting the dots', feel free to use any of these interchangeable phrases.
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