read my lips
US /riːd maɪ lɪps/
UK /riːd maɪ lɪps/
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听清楚了, 仔细听我说
used to emphasize that what one is saying is important and should be clearly understood, often implying no room for negotiation or misunderstanding
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I am not buying you a new toy. Now, read my lips: NO.
我不会给你买新玩具。现在，听清楚了：不。
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We are leaving at 8 AM sharp, read my lips, no exceptions!
我们早上8点准时出发，听清楚了，没有例外！