Lingo

Information Sharing (Tell)

5 Words

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1.
[tell] {one's} fortune
Phrase

to use various methods, such as tarot cards or astrology, to predict or reveal information about a person's future

Some people believe that reading one's horoscope can tell their fortune for the day.

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2.
[tell] {one's} future
Phrase

to make prediction about what may happen in a person's life based on mystical or supernatural methods

The fortune teller used her crystal ball to tell Sarah's future, suggesting she might encounter love and happiness in the near future.

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3.
[tell] the difference
Phrase

to recognize the dissimilarities between two or more things

She could tell the difference between the identical twins by their distinct personalities.

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4.
[tell] the time
Phrase

to determine and communicate the current hour and minute

She glanced at her wristwatch to tell the time before the meeting started.

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5.
tell you what {~noun}
content.sentence

used to introduce or emphasize a point, opinion, idea, or suggestion

I'll tell you what, instead of arguing, let's try to find a solution that works for both of us.

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