tell on

Example Sentences

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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

The more the moments dragged, the more Danny convinced himself that this girl was going to tell on him.

From Literature

But if you pulled it, Amy cried and told on you.

From Literature

Staff at the restaurant - some of whom had been there for up to 18 years - were told on Monday that the restaurant was closing.

From BBC