What is the meaning of tell on?

Give away information about somebody.
- usage: "He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam"
- synonyms: denounce, betray, give away, rat, grass, shit, shop, snitch, stag
Produce an effect or strain on somebody.
- usage: "Each step told on his tired legs"

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