Phrases with "tell"

Tell me, how was your trip to Dubai?
Well, it was hot, to say the least.

Is Andrea getting married?
That would be telling.

Is it going to rain tomorrow?
I couldn't tell you.

You were right - the train was at 6:00.
You see? I told you so!

Did you enjoy the play?
To tell you the truth, it was boring.

Tell me

used before asking a question

So tell me, how was it in Argentina?
那么，告诉我，你在阿根廷过得怎么样？

to say the least

used to show that something is worse or more serious than you are actually saying

that would be telling

used to say that you cannot tell someone something because it is a secret

I couldn't tell you

used to tell someone that you do not know the answer to their question

I told you so

I warned you about something; you didn't listen but now you can see I was right
used when you have warned someone about a possible danger that has now happened and they have ignored your warning
我早告诉过你（用于对方不听劝告而出了事时）

That car I bought online turned out to be a complete piece of junk!
See? I told you so!

to tell (you) the truth

• used to emphasize that you are being very honest

  I don’t really want to go out, to tell the truth.

• used when giving your personal opinion or admitting something

  To tell the truth, I was frightened to death.