Using TO

[Anne59]

We say ...
say to, speak to but we don't say tell to - why not?

How do I know which verbs can be followed by to?

 

[Neillythere]

Hi, I'm a Brit, but not a teacher:

How about: " Why don't you tell it to the others?"

That works for me!

 

[David L.]

"Go tell it to the Marines!" = a scornful expression of disbelief