tell tale
Example Sentences
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Here, he stood frozen at the crease, bat hanging loosely, a tell tale sign of a batter anticipating a short delivery and belatedly reacting to one that wasn't.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2024
But eagle-eyed viewers, and listeners, will be able to spot the tell tale signs that something is amiss.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2023
The tell tale rattle is made by the rapid shaking together of hard rings of keratin at the tip of the reptiles' tails.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2021
The tell tale sign was when I was about 7 or 8 years old.
From Time ● Oct. 16, 2012
Below this line and 2 feet from the floor is the "tell tale," above which the ball must strike in play.
From Outdoor Sports and Games by Claude H. Miller
