Usually means: Reprimand someone in strong terms.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (tell off)

verb:  (transitive) To rebuke, to reprimand, or to admonish, often in a harsh, angry, direct way.
verb:  (transitive) To count (members of a sequence), to enumerate.
verb:  (transitive, dated) To allocate duties to someone.
verb:  (transitive, military) To divide and practise a regiment or company in the several formations, preparatory to marching to the general parade for field exercises.

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