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tells (on) Meaning
tells (on)
to tell someone in authority about the bad behavior or actions of (someone else), to have a noticeable effect on (someone or something)
tells (on) Sentence Examples
- The clock tells on time, accurately indicating the hour of the day.
- My conscience tells on me, reminding me of my past mistakes.
- The symptoms tell on the underlying disease, providing clues to the diagnosis.
- The telltale signs of deception tell on a liar's story.
- The results of the test tell on a student's understanding of the subject.
- The weary lines on her face tell on the years of hardship she has endured.
- The scars on her body tell on a history of abuse and trauma.
- The broken vase tells on the clumsy accident that occurred.
- The aroma of baking bread tells on the warmth and comfort of a home.
- The echoes of laughter tell on the joy and merriment of a gathering.
FAQs About the word tells (on)
to tell someone in authority about the bad behavior or actions of (someone else), to have a noticeable effect on (someone or something)
touches, impacts, impresses,influences, affects, reaches, inspires, moves, interests,strikes
tires, bores, wearies, palls,jades,underwhelms
The clock tells on time, accurately indicating the hour of the day.
My conscience tells on me, reminding me of my past mistakes.
The symptoms tell on the underlying disease, providing clues to the diagnosis.
The telltale signs of deception tell on a liar's story.
