tell against
(phrasal verb) to be a disadvantage to somebody
Example: You told that you innocent but the proofs did tell against you.
(phrasal verb) to be a disadvantage to somebody
Example: You told that you innocent but the proofs did tell against you.
tell apart
Example: Which twin is Lisa? I can’t tell them apart.
Example: Which twin is Lisa? I can’t tell them apart.
tell from
Example: Could you tell me the real LV handbag from fake thing?
Example: Could you tell me the real LV handbag from fake thing?
tell off
(phrasal verb) to speak angrily to somebody for doing something wrong
Example: I told my son off for lying to me about stealing the money.
(phrasal verb) to speak angrily to somebody for doing something wrong
Example: I told my son off for lying to me about stealing the money.
tell on
(phrasal verb) to tell a person in authority about something bad that somebody has done
Example: If you don’t do your homework, I’ll tell on you.
(phrasal verb) to tell a person in authority about something bad that somebody has done
Example: If you don’t do your homework, I’ll tell on you.