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Tell On (Verb)

Give away information about somebody; "He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

She didn't want her little brother to tell on her for breaking the vase.
If you tell on him, he'll be in huge trouble for sneaking out at night.
The quiet student refused to tell on her classmate who had been bullying her.
He was warned that if he cheated again, someone would tell on him to the teacher.
She didn't think it was fair for her sibling to tell on her for staying out past her curfew.

Produce an effect or strain on somebody; "Each step told on his tired legs".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The marathon told on her the next morning with aching muscles and a sore knee.
Each mistake told on the company's declining profits throughout the year.
Years of heavy lifting told on his back resulting in chronic pain and discomfort.
The long hours told on his appearance with dark circles under his eyes.
The stressful interview told on her confidence, causing her to question her abilities.