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Meaning of tell tales | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To lie, to be making false claims.
idiomatic
To report someone for a wrongdoing.
UK

Examples

“Don't listen to him; he's telling tales.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

tell tales out of school tell the difference tell the truth tell the truth and shame the devil tell time tell volumes