The teacher told off the student harshly for cheating on the test.
tell off
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He was told off in public for his inappropriate behavior.
tell off
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I finally told off my toxic friend for good.
Idiomatic Expressions for tell off
Phrase: get told off
Meaning: to receive a scolding or reprimand from someone
Usage: He got told off by his boss for not completing the project on time.