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UK//kæn juː tɛl ðæt tə//US//kæn juː tɛl ðæt tə//

Meaning of Can you tell that to

Requesting someone to convey a message to another person.

In simple words: Can you share that with someone?

Can you tell that to in a sentence

  • Can you tell that to your boss during the meeting?
  • I forgot to mention the update; can you tell that to Sarah for me?
  • When you see John, can you tell that to him?
  • Please don't forget to tell that to the team before the deadline.
  • If you meet her later, can you tell that to her directly?

How to use Can you tell that to

This phrase is polite and often used when asking someone to communicate information to another person. It is suitable in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in very casual settings as it may sound too direct.

Grammar pattern

standalone request

Memory hint

Think of 'telling' as sharing a secret with someone else through a messenger.

Related words

Collocations with Can you tell that to

  • tell that to someone
  • tell that to the team
  • tell that to your friend

Synonyms for Can you tell that to

  • communicate that to
  • relay that to
  • convey that to
  • pass that to

Common mistakes with Can you tell that to

  • Using 'to' instead of 'that' incorrectly, e.g., 'Can you tell to' instead of 'Can you tell that to'
  • Forgetting to use 'can' for a polite request, e.g., 'You tell that to' instead of 'Can you tell that to'
  • Confusing it with 'Can you say that to', which implies directly communicating instead of sharing with another person.

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Frequently asked questions about Can you tell that to

What does Can you tell that to mean?

Can you share that with someone?

What is the definition of Can you tell that to?

Requesting someone to convey a message to another person.

How do you use Can you tell that to in a sentence?

Can you tell that to your boss during the meeting?

Can you give another example of Can you tell that to?

I forgot to mention the update; can you tell that to Sarah for me?

What are synonyms for Can you tell that to?

Common alternatives include communicate that to, relay that to, convey that to, pass that to.

What words go with Can you tell that to?

It commonly pairs with tell that to someone, tell that to the team, tell that to your friend.

What are common mistakes when using Can you tell that to?

Using 'to' instead of 'that' incorrectly, e.g., 'Can you tell to' instead of 'Can you tell that to' Forgetting to use 'can' for a polite request, e.g., 'You tell that to' instead of 'Can you tell that to' Confusing it with 'Can you say that to', which implies directly communicating instead of sharing with another person.

How do you pronounce Can you tell that to?

US: //kæn juː tɛl ðæt tə//, UK: //kæn juː tɛl ðæt tə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Can you tell that to?

This phrase is polite and often used when asking someone to communicate information to another person. It is suitable in both formal and informal contexts, but avoid using it in very casual settings as it may sound too direct.