see into

British  

verb

1. to examine or investigate

2. to discover the true nature of

   I can't see into your thoughts

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see into Idioms  

1. Investigate; see look into .

2. Understand the true character or nature of, as in Mother could see into Mary very well and knew exactly what she was up to . Shakespeare used this idiom in 2 Henry VI (3:1): “Well hath your Highness seen into this duke.”

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Example Sentences

Yet even as I’m watching the Skycam view, I can sense what’s happening inside my brain: I’m unconsciously converting what I see into the classic sideline sight line, even though that’s an inferior shot.

From Los Angeles Times

He began moving slowly along the walkway, straining to see into the windows of our railcar.

From Literature

“You know why I’ve made it this long? Because I don’t wear the ring whenever I feel like it. The ring isn’t a smart phone. When I wear it, I see into Olam Ha-Ba. It is a dangerous thing to do. I don’t use it to chase every whim and regret, no matter how much it hurts.”

From Literature

Thus arose the fanciful idea that a return to Jordan Hot Springs would allow me to see into the future by looking at the past.

From Los Angeles Times

She turned and held the candle forward so that she might see into the dark recesses of the cave.

From Literature