"Tell" Example Sentences
1. Can you tell me what time it is?
2. I can't tell the difference between the two.
3. I forgot to tell you, I won't be able to make it tonight.
4. He couldn't tell her the truth.
5. The expression on her face didn't tell me much.
6. Let me know if you need any help, just tell me.
7. I could tell by his smile that he was happy.
8. I don't buy that story, tell me the truth.
9. They learned to tell time in first grade.
10. The caller didn't tell us who he was.
11. Would you please tell her I called?
12. I can't tell whether he likes me or not.
13. The story didn't really tell us what happened next.
14. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your support.
15. That doesn't really tell us anything useful.
16. The plot was predictable and didn't tell an interesting story.
17. Just do your best and tell them like it is.
18. I could tell something was bothering her.
19. I can't really tell you why I did it.
20. The signs all tell drivers to reduce speed.
21. The judge told the jury to disregard that comment.
22. I'm telling you, it's the truth!
23. Be sure to tell Mom that I called.
24. I'll tell you later what happened.
25. She told the children not to run in the house.
26. I won't tell anyone your secret.
27. I'm telling you, you won't believe it!
28. Make sure you tell your boss before you leave early.
29. The book tells the story of his family history.
30. My doctor told me to eat more vegetables.
31. His facial expression didn't really tell me much.
32. The story tells us a lot about human nature.
33. I can't really tell you how it makes me feel.
34. Don't tell anyone I said that.
35. Just tell me the truth and I'll understand.
36. I have nothing to tell you.
37. The police told us to stay where we were.
38. The report didn't really tell us anything new.
39. The change in his voice told me something was wrong.
40. The police told witnesses not to discuss the case.
41. I could tell he was surprised by my question.
42. The results told us the drug was safe and effective.
43. Let me know if you need anything, just tell me.
44. You can't really tell before it happens.
45. Remember to tell her I said hi.
46. Tell your student I'll be there at 3pm.
47. The secret is safe with me, I won't tell anyone.
48. The salesperson told us about all of the features.
49. I'll tell you later what we decided.
50. The news report didn't really tell us what happened.
51. Tell her to call me when she gets a chance.
52. The report didn't really tell us anything new.
53. The teacher told the students to be quiet.
54. Just be yourself and tell them the truth.
55. The kettle on the stove began to tell us the water was boiling.
56. If you need help, don't hesitate to tell me.
57. I could tell by her smile that she was happy.
58. Don't bother to tell me, I already know.
59. The signs along the highway told drivers to reduce speed.
60. The data tells us there is still work to be done.
Common Phases
1. Until you hear it from the horse's mouth.
2. It remains to be seen.
3. To make a long story short.
4. Don't
tell tales out of school.
5. Take it with a grain of salt.
6. I rest my case.
7. Spill the beans.
8. That's neither here nor there.
9. It goes without saying.
10.
Telling tales.
11. Talk is cheap.
12. Give me a ring.
13. I'm all ears.
14. No offense intended.
15. Truth be told.