to see through someone, to read someone's mind/intentions
Die wahren Absichten, Gedanken oder Pläne einer Person durchschauen.
To understand a person's true intentions or thoughts, even if they are hidden.
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Ich habe sofort jemandem in die Karten geschaut.— I saw right through him immediately.
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Sie versucht zu lügen, aber er kann ihr in die Karten schauen.— She is trying to lie, but he can read her intentions.