tell off

US /tel ˈɔf/
UK /tel ˈɔf/
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ausschimpfen, tadeln

to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong

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The teacher had to tell him off for cheating.
Der Lehrer musste ihn ausschimpfen, weil er geschummelt hatte.
My mom always tells me off for leaving my clothes on the floor.
Meine Mutter schimpft mich immer aus, weil ich meine Kleidung auf dem Boden liegen lasse.