Tell off
/tɛl ɒf /B1
PreIntermediate
1. To speak angrily or criticize someone who has done something wrong.
- The teacher told off the student for talking during class.
- She was told off by her mom for coming home late.
- My boss told me off for missing the deadline.
- Children can be told off for not doing their chores.
- He got told off by the coach for not paying attention.
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