you should open up vs open up and tell

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'You should open up' is a general suggestion for someone to be more open or honest, while 'open up and tell' is a more direct way to encourage someone to share their thoughts or feelings.

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you should open up

This phrase is correct and commonly used to suggest that someone should be more open or honest.

This phrase is used to encourage someone to share their thoughts, feelings, or experiences in a more open and honest way.

Examples:

You should open up about your feelings.
I think you should open up to your friends about what's bothering you.

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Alternatives:

You should be more open.
You should be honest about your feelings.

open up and tell

This phrase is correct and commonly used to directly encourage someone to share their thoughts or feelings.

This phrase is a more direct way to prompt someone to open up and share their thoughts, feelings, or experiences.

Examples:

Open up and tell me what's on your mind.
I want you to open up and tell me how you're really feeling.

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'Cause she needs to know you're thinking of her. So open up and tell her that you love her. Brother I've been right where you are now. And my heart was broke
Jul 29, 2008 ... Even though it's hard to say 'Cause she needs to know you're thinking of her. So open up and tell her that you love her. Brother I've been right ...
'Cause she needs to know you're thinking of her. So open up and tell her that you love her. Brother I've been right where you are now. And my heart was broke
'Cause she needs to know. You're thinkin' of her. So open up and tell her. That you love her. Brother, I've been right where you are now. And my heart was broke

Alternatives:

Share with me what's going on.
Tell me what you're thinking.

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you should open up vs open up and tell