tell-tale

[US]/[ˈtelˌteɪl]/
[UK]/[ˈtelˌteɪl]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A sign or indication that something has happened or is happening; a clue.
adj.Revealing or indicative of something; betraying.
v.To betray or reveal something.; To show or indicate something.

Phrases & Collocations

tell-tale sign

tell-tale marks

tell-tale evidence

tell-tale flicker

tell-tale light

tell-tale gesture

tell-tale symptom

tell-tale clues

tell-tale sound

tell-tale behavior

Example Sentences

the tell-tale signs of a cold were already present.

a tell-tale flicker in his eyes betrayed his nervousness.

the tell-tale aroma of freshly baked bread wafted through the air.

she noticed the tell-tale stain on his shirt.

the tell-tale sound of rain on the roof lulled me to sleep.

it was a tell-tale clue that led us to the treasure.

the tell-tale rust on the car indicated neglect.

he gave a tell-tale cough before answering the question.

the tell-tale wrinkles around her eyes showed her age.

a tell-tale error message appeared on the screen.

the tell-tale footprints in the snow revealed their path.

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