tell on
Example Sentences
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“When people are told on video, ‘This is how you report to the FBI to call on an investigation.’
From Los Angeles Times
They also have "similar concerns" about being deprived of "a substantial sum" from selling 22 items, the court was told on Tuesday.
From BBC
She would one hundred percent tell on me.
From Literature
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The more the moments dragged, the more Danny convinced himself that this girl was going to tell on him.
From Literature
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But if you pulled it, Amy cried and told on you.
From Literature
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