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tell tales

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tell tales
to tell someone in authority about something bad that someone has done because you want to cause trouble for them (often + about ) She wasn't very popular at school - she was the sort of kid who was always telling tales about other kids. I had half a mind to tell my boss about him but I didn't want her to think I was telling tales.
See can't tell arse from elbow, live to tell the tale
See also: tales, tell


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Luckily there is no distinction of dress nowadays to tell tales, but--but-- but Yours affectionately.
"Very good," said the hunchback; "and with pupils one may well tell tales out of school.
You had better say nothing about this to our father, for he does not believe a word you say; and if you tell tales, you shall lose your life into the bargain: but be quiet, and we will let you off.
 
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