1. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't trying to tell you off.
2. Don't give him any telling-off since he is an influence in politics.
3. Whenever you give him a telling-off, he always has an excuse.
4. Some boss are got told off by his employees, but they're too mealy-mouthed to say in her presence.
5. Here I've been considering myself qualified to tell you off for your game.
6. Strain began to tell on his health.
7. The effects of strain began to tell on Wilson even before the tour was half over.
8. She didn't know if she should tell on him.
9. I'm late for work- don't tell on me!
10. He promised not to tell on his friend.