telling
/ˈtɛlɪŋ/ adjective C2- Having force, or having a marked effect; weighty, effective. · a telling blow
- Revealing information; bearing significance. · a telling smile
- Serving to convince. · telling evidence
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He reminded me of it, telling me if I did not pay for you, he would be paid by M.
People are always telling me I do.
And I want you to understand right off that you are not to come home telling tales about him.
Again the eyes looked at her sharply, and they saw she was telling the truth.
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