Does Jesus quote portions of Scripture with the expectation that his listeners will fill in the parts he leaves unsaid?

Does Jesus quote portions of Scripture with the expectation that his listeners will fill in the parts he leaves unsaid?

I’ve heard this theory before, but I’m trying to find a reliable source to cite. In English, sometimes we say things like, "when in Rome…" and expect our hearers to complete the figure of speech in their heads. Does Jesus have …

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