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
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
"It's the play that tells the exact story that I want this national theatre company to be able to tell, on the second biggest stage in Europe," Sheen told BBC News.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2025
The thing is, most people can’t help but tell on themselves.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2025
I shivered and wondered if she had heard me last night and if she would tell on me.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
