tell 成语
tell a soul
tell all
tell apart
tell him a thing or two
tell him off
tell him where to get off
tell him where to go
tell it like it is
tell it to the marines (Sweeney)
tell me another one
tell me straight
tell on
tell on someone
tell (someone) off
won't tell a soul
you can't tell a book by its cover
telly
2. hotel
tell by
In England，it's easy to tell a person's class by his speech．在英国，根据一个人的言谈就很容易判断出其所属的社会阶层。
tell from
Some people can't tell blue from green.在些人分辨不出蓝色与绿色。
tell off
The director told off Jim for being late for work again. 吉姆又一次迟到了，受到主任的训斥。
The boss told his secretary off for making private telephone calls from the office．老板训斥了他的秘书，因为她从办公室往外打私人电话。
She didn't like being told off in front of other people, so she gave in her notice．她不愿意当众挨批评，于是递交了辞职通知书。
tell (up) on
I'll tell on you when the teacher gets back．老师回来时，我将把你的事汇报给老师。
Jimmy told on his brother for breaking the vase．吉姆把弟弟打碎花瓶的事告诉了妈妈。
2．have bad effect on对…有恶劣影响
All those late nights are beginning to tell on his health．他熬了那么多夜，身体受到了影响。
All this smoking and drinking will tell on his health in later life．这样地抽烟喝酒将对他今后的健康不利。
The noise pollution is telling on her nerves．噪音污染使她的神经受不了。
Time will tell
Idiom(s): Time will tellTheme: TIME
A proverb meaning that something will become known in the course of time.
• I don't know if things will improve. Time will tell.
• Who knows what the future will bring? Only time will tell.
tell time
Idiom(s): tell time (2)Theme: TIME
2. to be able to read time from a clock or watch.
• Billy is only four. He cant tell time yet.
• They are teaching the children to tell time at school.
tell things apart
Idiom(s): tell things apartTheme: IDENTIFICATION
to distinguish one thing or a group of things from another thing or group of things.
• This one is gold, and the others are brass. Can you tell them apart?
• Without their labels, I can't tell them apart.
tell tales out of school
Idiom(s): tell tales out of schoolTheme: GOSSIP
to tell secrets or spread rumors.
• I wish that John would keep quiet. He's telling tales out of school again.
• If you tell tales out of school a lot, people won't know when to believe you.
tell sb off
Idiom(s): tell sb offTheme: SCOLDING
to scold someone; to attack someone verbally. (This has a sense of finality about it.)
• I was so mad at Bob that I told him off.
• By the end of the day, I had told off everyone else, too.
tell sb a thing or two
Idiom(s): tell someone a thing or two AND tell someone where to get offTheme: SCOLDING
to scold someone; to express one's anger to someone; to tell someone off. (Informal.)
• Wait till I see Sally. I'll tell her a thing or two!
• She told me where to get off and then started in scolding Tom.
tell people apart
Idiom(s): tell people apartTheme: IDENTIFICATION
to distinguish one person or a group of people from another person or group of people.
• Tom and John are brothers, and you can hardly tell them apart.
• Our team is wearing red, and the other team is wearing orange. I can't tell them apart.
tell one to one's face
Idiom(s): tell one to one's faceTheme: COMMUNICATION - VERBAL
to tell (something) to someone directly.
• I'm sorry that Sally feels that way about me. I wish she had told me to my face.
• I won't tell Tom that you're mad at him. You should tell him to his face.
tell its own story
Idiom(s): tell its own story AND tell its own taleTheme: REVELATION
[for the state of something] to indicate clearly what has happened.
• The upturned boat told its own tale. The fisherman had drowned.
• The girl's tear-stained face told its own story.
tell it to the marines
Idiom(s): tell it to the marinesTheme: DISBELIEF
I do not believe you (maybe the marines will). (Informal.)
• That's silly. Tell it to the marines.
• I don't care how good you think your reason is. Tell it to the marines!
kiss and tell
Idiom(s): kiss and tellTheme: GOSSIP
to participate in something secret and private, and then tell other people about it. (In actual use, it usually refers to a person of the opposite sex even when it does not refer to actual kissing. Fixed order.)
• The project was supposed to be a secret between Jane and me, but she spread it all around. I didn't think she was the type to kiss and tell.
• I am willing to discuss it with you, but only if you promise not to kiss and tell.
tell which is which
Idiom(s): know which is which AND tell which is whichTheme: IDENTIFICATION
to be able to distinguish one person or thing from another person or thing.
• I have an old one and a new one, but I don't know which is which.
• I know that Bill and Bob are twins, but I can't tell which is which.
tell sb where to get off
Idiom(s): tell someone a thing or two AND tell someone where to get offTheme: SCOLDING
to scold someone; to express one's anger to someone; to tell someone off. (Informal.)
• Wait till I see Sally. I'll tell her a thing or two!
• She told me where to get off and then started in scolding Tom.
tell its own tale
Idiom(s): tell its own story AND tell its own taleTheme: REVELATION
[for the state of something] to indicate clearly what has happened.
• The upturned boat told its own tale. The fisherman had drowned.
• The girl's tear-stained face told its own story.
Dead men tell no tales
A dead person cannot cause difficulties by revealing something that it would be preferable to conceal.Only real friends will tell you when your face is
Only a real friend will tell you the truth.Go tell it to birds
This is used when someone says something that is not credible or is a lie.Tell them where the dog died
(USA) If you tell them where the dog died, you strongly and sharply correct someone.I'll say|I tell you|say|tell
interj., informal I agree with this completely.
Used for emphasis. Did the children all enjoy Aunt Sally's pecan pie? I'll say! I'll say this is a good movie!I'll tell you what|I tell you what|tell|tell you w
informal Here is an idea. The hamburger stand is closed, but I'll tell you what, let's go to my house and cook some hot dogs.I'm telling you|tell
informal It is important to listen to what I am saying. Marian is a smart girl but I'm telling you, she doesn't always do what she promises.a little bird told me|bird|little bird|tell
To have learned something from a mysterious, unknown, or secret source. "Who told you that Dean Smith was resigning?" Peter asked. "A little bird told me," Jim answered.all told|all|tell|told
adv. phr., informal Counting or including everything. Including candy sale profits we have collected $300 all told.do tell|do|tell
interj., informal An inelegant expression used to show that you are a little surprised by what you hear. "You say George is going to get married after all these years? Do tell!" said Mrs. Green.Synonym: YOU DON'T SAY.
tell a thing or two|a thing or two|tell
v. phr., informal To tell in plain or angry words; scold. When John complained about the hard work, his father told him a thing or two. If Bert thinks he would like to join the army, I'll tell him a thing or two that will make him change his mind.Compare: BAWL OUT, GIVE A PIECE OF ONE'S MIND, TELL OFF, THING OR TWO.
tell apart|tell
v. phr. To see the difference between; know each of. The teacher could not tell the twins apart.tell it like it is|tell
v. phr., slang, informal To be honest, sincere; to tell the truth. Joe is the leader of our commune; he tells it like it is.tell it to the marines|Sweeney|marines|tell|tell i
slang I don't believe you; Stop trying to fool me. John said, "My father knows the President of the United States." Dick answered, "Tell it to the marines."tell off|tell
v. 1. To name or count one by one and give some special duty to; give a share to. Five boy scouts were told off to clean the camp. 2. informal To speak to angrily or sharply; attack with words; scold. Mr. Black got angry and told off the boss. Bobby kept pulling Sally's hair; finally she got angry and told him where to get off.Synonym: TELL ONE WHERE TO GET OFF.
Compare: GIVE A PIECE OF ONE'S MIND, LAY DOWN THE LAW, TELL A THING OR TWO.
English Vocalbulary
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accordion
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accost
accosted
accosting
accosts
accouchee
accouchement
accouchements
accoucheur
accoucheurs
accoucheuse
accoucheuses
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