Sentence examples for tries telling from inspiring English sources

Eventually, when he's tortured, he tries telling the interrogators what they want to hear.

"Red Riding Hood" tries telling the familiar tale in a more or less traditional manner, setting the action in the usual medieval village and decking its actors out in the customary peasant garb.

Being a mother doesn't automatically qualify you for public office, any more than it means your voice should be heard above everyone else's, although I don't envy anyone who tries telling that to a mama grizzly.

But when Jenner tries telling her daughter that her actions sometimes make Disick jealous, the mother of three has absolutely none of it.

And when someone tries telling you why it is so wrong, here are some answers: - Yes, it might seem selfish, but you are actually going to help fix our country the right way, through the use of pure capitalism.

Try telling that to Einstein.

"You try telling the kids that".

Don't try telling me that".

Try telling that to the finance minister.

Try telling it to the Jews.

But you try telling him that".