tell the (whole) world
tell the (whole) world
To reveal or spread (some information) to or among a lot of people. Now, don't go telling the world about these plans. Stop shouting! I don't want to tell the whole world why we're fighting.
See also: tell, world
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
tell the (whole) world
Fig. to spread around someone's private business. Well, you don't have to tell the whole world. Go ahead, tell the world!
See also: tell, world
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
tell the (whole) ˈworld
tell something to everyone; tell something publicly: Keep your voice down! We don’t want to tell the whole world about it!See also: tell, world
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
tell the (whole) world
tv. to spread around private business. Well, you don’t have to tell the whole world.
See also: tell, whole, world
tell the world
verbSee tell the whole world
See also: tell, world
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- don't give me that line
- don't give me that story
- don't hand me that line
- don't hand me that story
- (I) won't tell a soul
- all in (one's) head
- cast (one's) lot in with (someone or something)
- cast lot in
- don't give up the ship