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Discover LudwigThe phrase "tells itself" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used when a situation or event is easily understood or explained by itself, without needing any additional explanation or clarification. Example: "The beauty of the sunset tells itself. No words are needed to describe its magnificence." In this sentence, the phrase "tells itself" emphasizes the simplicity and self-explanatory nature of the sunset's beauty.
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The story tells itself.
"It just tells itself".
New York tells itself a story.
Or, as Ms Enright puts it, "Ireland is a series of stories it tells itself.
Every unjust society tells itself that lie, and over time the stain touches everyone.
One of the biggest lies the church tells itself is that it doesn't do politics.
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The story has to tell itself".
The story told itself very well".
"She let the story tell itself.
These days he is happier letting the story tell itself.
She lets the story tell itself, and then stops.
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