Example sentences of "be [adj] to tell [pers pn] the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ It would be sensible to tell me the truth . ’ |
| 2 | It would be easy to tell him the truth but that would mean throwing Dana to the wolves , and that she could n't do . |
| 3 | ‘ You wo n't be able to tell me the height of the Sistine Chapel ? ’ |
| 4 | We 'll be able to tell them the date though wo n't we ? |
| 5 | She longed , oh , she burned to be able to tell him the truth , but Ace 's threats held ; also by the way Mike was looking at her at the moment he probably would n't believe her if she told him the truth about their relationship . |
| 6 | ‘ I might be able to tell you the names of your ferns . |
| 7 | ‘ Would n't it be best to tell him the truth ? |
| 8 | England was a civilised country , where policemen were happy to tell you the time and give you directions in the street . |
| 9 | Oxford City Council councils housing experts were able to tell her the eviction order is illegal . |