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Raretell on
The correct spelling is tell on.
How to pronounce tell on
verb
Say it like: Tel-l o-n
The correct spelling is tell on. (usually childish) To inform on, to rat out; to tell a person in authority that someone else has done something wrong. For example: "My sister told on me when I didn't go to school."
Usage Examples
“My sister told on me when I didn't go to school.”
“Years of drinking started to tell on his body.”
Definition
verb
- 1.(usually childish) To inform on, to rat out; to tell a person in authority that someone else has done something wrong.
- 2.To cause visible strain to.
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