read one one's rights
To give to an arrested person the legally required statement regarding the rights of such a person.
"Read him his rights," Sergeant," the captain said, "and book him for breaking and entering."
read one's mind
mind-reader
mind reader
To know what someone else is thinking.
Догадаться о содержании чьих-либо мыслей; читать мысли.
I have known John so long that I can read his mind.
I tried to read my father’s mind, but I couldn’t make out what he was thinking about my new job.
Я пытался прочесть мысли своего отца, но я не смог выяснить, что он думает о моей новой работе.
mind reader
That's exactly what I was going to say. You must be a mind reader!
read over
To read hurriedly in a rather superficial manner.
The professor said he had no time to read my essay thoroughly but that he had read it over and would comment later in detail.
read the riot act
To give someone a strong warning or scolding.
Three boys were late to class and the teacher read the riot act to them.
read up on
To study carefully in preparation for an examination or other special purpose.
Since Mr. and Mrs. Lee are going to take their American citizenship exams soon, they must read up on the Constitution and the three branches of government.
ready money
Cash on hand.
Frank refuses to buy things on credit, but, if he had the ready money, he would buy that lovely old house.
ready-made
Mass-produced; machine made.
I buy all my dresses ready-made because I can't afford to have them made to order.
rough-and-ready
Not finished in detail; not perfected; rough but ready for use now.
We asked Mr. Brown how long it would take to drive to Chicago and his rough-and-ready answer was two days.
Not having nice manners but full of energy and ability.
Jim is a rough-and-ready character; he'd rather fight than talk things over.