Question

His letter became the gospel of the family. It was read on the slightest
pretext and it was shown to everybody.

What is the meaning of "read on the slightest pretext?"

Answer 1

Meaning of "Read on the slightest pretext" is "a pretended reason for doing something that is used to hide the real reason."

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