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What does “tell” mean when it is a noun?

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Rebecca

A "tell" is an unconscious action that someone does when they are trying to lie to or deceive someone. This can include fidgety legs, shifty eyes, avoidance of eye contact, excessive blinking, and so on. Ex. To play poker well, you need to identify people's tells.

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