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Meaning of tell tales | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Suomi laverrella
Tiếng Việt nói sạo

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.
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See also

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

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