get a read on (something/someone)
to understand or assess a situation or person's intentions/mood · to gauge a situation
What's the situation?
Ever been in a new meeting or negotiating a deal and you just need to understand what's really going on, or what the other person is *really* thinking? 🤔 This phrase is your secret weapon! It’s all about figuring out the hidden dynamics or intentions. Like being a business detective! 🕵️♀️💼