tell on
Example Sentences
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My daughter loved—and believed—the mythical stories Bruce would tell on stage about how his saxophonist buddy Clarence Clemons, who he dubbed “The Big Man,” joined the band.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
"I think this might be a long-term system for Slot, but time will tell on that," former Liverpool full-back Stephen Warnock told BBC Sport.
From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025
Time will have to tell on those questions, with neither the Dodgers nor Ohtani ready to commit to any answers until they see how he continues to respond to his return to two-way duties.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025
Most people can’t help but tell on themselves.
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2025
“That’s right, boy. Don’t tell on your old great-granny.”
From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia
