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Meaning of : tell on someone To someone else? Hello everyone! I'm wondering if I really understand the meaning of "tell on". Let's say that my friend get bullied at school, could I just say: "Hey Chris, stop it! if don't we tell ON you TO my teacher" Does this sentence sound fine to you?? Thanks!
4 giu 2020 09:22
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You can add "to the teacher," but that is not necessary, and not the usual form. The other kid (and it is always kids who say this) usually knows from context who will be told. Also, kids will often just say, "I'm telling!" If there is a "to" used, it is usually "I'm telling the teacher" not "I'm telling on you to the teacher."
4 giugno 2020
4 giugno 2020
Yes, you have it right- if a kid "tells on" another kid, he's basically saying he will tell the teacher/principal about the bullying. *Just remember, this is for kids. You wouldn't say "if you do ___ I'll tell on you", as an adult haha. Pretty much, you shouldn't say this once you hit 13 or so :)
4 giugno 2020
Hi Dani, thanks for your kind reply. Can it be followed by the preposition "to"? rell on him To someone
4 giugno 2020
The meaning is correct - yes! I would personally say "Hey Chris, stop it! If you don't, I/we will tell on you"
4 giugno 2020
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