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Newguest Posted 14 years ago
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Tell somebody off

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Do I have to use "for" after "tell somebody off"?

How about: I told him off because he was naughty OR I told him off for being naughty.
  

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Newguest Do I have to use "for" after "tell somebody off"? No. Both the 'because' version and the 'for' version are fine.

— CalifJim

  • Newguest Do I have to use "for" after "tell somebody off"?
  • No.
  • Both the 'because' version and the 'for' version are fine.
  • CJ
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NewguestDo I have to use "for" after "tell somebody off"?
No. Both the 'because' version and the 'for' version are fine.

CJ
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