The teacher had to tell off the students for talking during the exam
My dad told me off for being late home
She was furious and told him off in front of everyone
I'm going to tell off the delivery driver for leaving the package in the rain
He deserved to be told off after his terrible behavior
The manager told off the employee for arriving late for the third time
Don't start telling off your brother; he didn't do anything wrong
She's not afraid to tell off anyone who is being rude
The parents told off their children for making a mess
I heard her telling off the waiter for getting the order wrong
You will never believe what happened at work today.
Did your boss have to tell off someone again?
Yes, it was quite a spectacle. Very loud.
The boss had to tell off the lazy employee
The boss had to reprimand the lazy employee
The boss had to scold the unproductive worker