Sentence examples for a tell from inspiring English sources

The phrase "a tell" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in contexts such as poker or psychology to refer to a subtle sign or indication of someone's thoughts or feelings.
Example: "During the game, I noticed a tell when he hesitated before making his bet, which suggested he was bluffing."
Alternatives: "a clue" or "a sign".

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They will either A: Tell you to go away.

"A tell!" he mutters gleefully.

"He has a tell".

The casting is a tell.

A tell, silent man entered.

"I got a tell somebody I'm goin".

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Mr. Fornatale (pronounced forn-a-TELL) had actually beaten WNEW to the punch.

Dan was writing a tell-all (again).

Without a tell-all, what's left?

"It's a tell-some book".

"A Ticket to the Circus" is not a tell-all memoir; it's a tell-enough memoir.

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