I told him to

In everyday spoken English, we often use the phrase "I told him to…" followed by a base verb to report instructions or commands given to someone. This structure is part of reported speech, where the speaker shares what they asked or ordered another person to do. The actions mentioned cover daily life activities such as reading, eating, sleeping, walking, and talking, as well as physical actions like running, jumping, and playing, and practical tasks like buying, selling, calling, and waiting. This pattern is simple, natural, and widely used in both formal and informal English conversations.