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Adjective

Revealing, indicating, or betraying something

Unique, such that it cannot be mistaken for something else

Noun

A person, especially a child, who reports others' wrongdoings or reveals their secrets

A person who likes talking about other people's private lives

A sign or piece of information that indicates something

A person who talks excessively or indiscreetly

An obvious indication of something, usually unintended

Something, usually a book, that explains the basics of a subject or that provides directions

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Adjective

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Revealing, indicating, or betraying something

colourful^UK

colorful^US

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“The telltale signs are underweight children, poor academic performance, and health problems.”

Adjective

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Unique, such that it cannot be mistaken for something else

as plain as the nose on your face

as plain as a pikestaff

sticking out a mile

complete

standing out like a sore thumb

sticking out like a sore thumb

written all over someone

staring someone in the face

recognized^US

recognised^UK

straight from the shoulder

staring one in the face

straight-from-the-shoulder

plain as the nose on your face

easily distinguishable

readily comprehensible

staring you in the face

easily understandable

publicized^US

publicised^UK

right under your nose

saying what one thinks

straight-shooting

calling spade a spade

plain-spoken

up front

bare-faced

laying it on the line

from the hip

like it is

unmixed

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Noun

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A person, especially a child, who reports others' wrongdoings or reveals their secrets

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“I didn't want to be a telltale so I kept quiet.”

Noun

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A person who likes talking about other people's private lives

destroyer of reputations

sidewalk superintendent

Paul Pry

backseat driver

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Noun

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A sign or piece of information that indicates something

rumor^US

handwriting on the wall

confidential information

rumour^UK

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Noun

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A person who talks excessively or indiscreetly

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An obvious indication of something, usually unintended

unintentional disclosure

Noun

Something, usually a book, that explains the basics of a subject or that provides directions

guide

handbook

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