to  read  the room
read
ri:d
rid
the
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dhē
room
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room

Definition & Meaning of "read the room"in English

to read the room
01

to become aware and understand the mood or atmosphere of the current situation and adjust one's behavior accordingly 

Idiom
Examples
I didn't read the room well, and I ended up saying something that offended everyone. 
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