tell on
Example Sentences
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The final product is not that — there are stories that I tell on the record, but every song is not a story song.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
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
The thing is, most people can’t help but tell on themselves.
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2025
The pressure of the chase began to tell on Spirit until Gibson came in and struck five fours from her first six balls to give her side the momentum.
From BBC • Aug. 18, 2024
“I could probably sneak out before dinner, but my little sister says she’ll tell on me unless I bring her along. Is that okay?”
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
