to tell on
01
tjalla, angiva
to give away information one has obtained about someone, particularly to someone in authority
Exempel
He told on his classmates when he saw them cheating on the test.
Han angav sina klasskamrater när han såg dem fuska på provet.
Do n't tell on me! I'll share my candy with you if you keep it a secret.
Angiv mig inte! Jag kommer att dela min godis med dig om du håller det hemligt.
02
påverka, ta ut sin rätt
(of an experience or a period of time) to affect someone, often in a negative way
Exempel
The stress from work was telling on her health.
Stressen från jobbet påverkade hennes hälsa.
Long hours of studying began to tell on his performance in school.
Långa studietimmar började påverka hans prestationer i skolan.
