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tell off

/tɛl ɔf/ /tɛl ɒf/
phrasal verb Social Informal
  1. 1 paylamak, azarlamak, haşlamak

Definition (English)

To speak to someone angrily because they have done something wrong.

Example Sentences

  1. His teacher told him off for being late.
    Öğretmeni geç kaldığı için onu payladı.
  2. She told off the children for making a mess.
    Ortalığı dağıttıkları için çocukları azarladı.

Synonyms

scoldrebukereprimandchideadmonishberatelecture

Phrases 12

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