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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 taleHow to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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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