Examples of 'rather than tell' in a sentence
Meaning of "rather than tell"
rather than tell: instead of explaining or describing verbally. This phrase is used when the speaker chooses to take an action instead of providing an explanation
How to use "rather than tell" in a sentence
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rather than tell
I will die rather than tell anyone.
Rather than tell me how to do my job.
They learn to ask rather than tell.
Show rather than tell if possible.
He decided to show me rather than tell me.
Rather than tell him his dad was a deadbeat junkie.
They sell rather than tell.
It is infinitely more powerful to show rather than tell.
And show rather than tell them stuff.
With visuals your goal is to show rather than tell.
So rather than tell her.
Always dramatize rather than tell.
Rather than tell authorities she decided to burn the body.
It was easier for him to show her rather than tell her.
Show it rather than tell it.
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He is more interested in creating a visual mood and feeling rather than tell a story.
I chose to listen rather than tell him what was true in my view.
One of the cardinal rules all fiction writers learn is to show rather than tell.
But rather than tell you the whole story about these two movements.
I will do a tap routine on this floor rather than tell you anything.
But rather than tell you about my revolutionary new concept I would prefer to show you.
He tends to try to protect the heart rather than tell the full truth.
So rather than tell you I am gonna listen to it.
We help you to find the solution yourself rather than tell you what to do.
I could just hang up rather than tell you what I found out about your boy Jason.
Wesley jumped off the mountaintop killing himself rather than tell Mordru anything.
Rather than tell myself I serve a master.
Stayed home from meeting on Sunday rather than tell her mother that.
Rather than tell him his father was you?
I am sorry I forgot to ask rather than tell.
Rather than tell you how he does it, we want to show you.
I will show you what I mean rather than tell you.
And rather than tell you, i went out and bought.
Beni plans to use a condom rather than tell Bea his HIV status.
Rather than tell me how to do my job, why not take a look.
I would try to get her attention rather than tell her I love her.
But rather than tell you, we should just let the work speak for itself.
So you decided to lie to me rather than tell me that?
And rather than tell me or Sam or anyone, you pursue it on your own.
It 's better to protect yourself rather than tell you sorry.
Rather than tell her the truth, Morrison contacts her husband.
Kiddo, maybe you should show rather than tell.
Rather than tell you what we have done, I am going to show you a little bit.
I want to ask you why, rather than tell you.
Rather than tell you about it, I think you should check it out for yourself.
In the old storytelling adage, it is better to show rather than tell.
Sooner would I die, die rather than tell you what my midnight heart thinks now.
Why else would he sacrifice his career rather than tell the truth?
Rather than tell the cops, I put a tail on him.
A writer should show the reader, rather than tell the reader.
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I would rather listen to a drunk than him
This creates confusion rather than clarity
He would rather be at work with that bitch
