Hear tell (of) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "hear tell (of)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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Meaning of Hear tell (of)

Hear tell (of) old-fashioned verb phrase

To be told about something
 

She has heard tell of this story all her life.

Have you ever heard tell of this?

I have heard tell of your problem.

Other phrases about:

drum something into somebody's head

To make someone learn something by repeating it many times

I don't mind admitting, telling you..., etc.

Used when you want to tell someone something even if it can make you embarrassed or depict you unfavorably

shout (something) from the rooftop(s)

To tell everyone about or publicize something

pray tell

Tell me (about something).

Grammar and Usage of Hear tell (of)

Verb Forms

  • hears tell (of)
  • heard tell (of)
  • hearing tell (of)

The verb "hear" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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