Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tell-off
noun
/ˈtɛl ɔːf/
Definition
A reprimand or scolding given to someone for their behavior or actions.
Examples
- After the mistake at work, she received a tell-off from her manager.
- He was not expecting such a harsh tell-off from his parents.
Meaning
To tell someone off means to criticize them or express disapproval of their actions, often in a stern or angry tone.
Synonyms
- reprimand
- scolding
- rebuke
- admonition
