Tell on somebody: Affect Health or Behaviour: Meaning and Examples — Word Power 24
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Tell on somebody: Affect Health or Behaviour
Word Power 24 · Phrasal verbs
Meaning
To have a bad effect on someone's health or behaviour.
Usage
- All his smoking and drinking will tell on his health in later life.
- The strain is telling upon his health.
Your turn
Use “tell on somebody: affect health or behaviour” in a sentence of your own. The original lesson image also includes Hindi support and illustrations.
A LITTLE PRACTICE
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To have a bad effect on someone's health or behaviour.
