outtell

[ out-tel ]

/ ˌaʊtˈtɛl /

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to outdo in telling; surpass in effect: so ridiculous as to outtell any comment.

to tell to the end; say completely: He outtold the tale to his amazed listeners.

to speak out; tell openly; declare: The guilty heart outtells its inmost thoughts.

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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.

First recorded in 1605–15; out- + tell¹

It would have served you right if they hadnt fished you outtell me all about it.
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