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New2grammar Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

Telling on

Bob hits Amy in the back and Amy says, "I'm telling on you."

What does 'telling on you' mean?

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" What does 'telling on you' mean? Reporting your actions to those in higher authority , which in this case sounds like Mom and Dad. Clive

— Clive

  • " What does 'telling on you' mean?
  • Reporting your actions to those in higher authority , which in this case sounds like Mom and Dad.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Bob hits Amy in the back and Amy says, "I'm telling on you."

What does 'telling on you' mean?

Reporting your actions to those in higher authority, which in this case sounds like Mom and Dad.

Clive
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