tell you what
Americanidiom
Example Sentences
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And yet, most Americans couldn’t tell you what he believes.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
Can I tell you what “love” means in tennis?
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
I won’t tell you what financial firm to use, nor will I speak to the ones you mentioned specifically.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
“Shareholders like us do not vote for Snap directors and we can’t tell you what to do,” Irenic added.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Like the armless grandfather clock tocking away in Duane’s cave, I can only tell you what is happening now.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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