Example sentences of "exactly [pron] [pers pn] [be] [v-ing] for " in BNC.
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| 1 | Yeah that 's exactly what we 're looking for is n't it ? |
| 2 | ‘ Yes , because we know exactly what we 're paying for the next 3 years ’ |
| 3 | But have a look at the rule and you 'll find that it bloody well states exactly what they 're asking for in that motion . |
| 4 | The proprietor , Gordon McLeod-Crossley believed the burglars knew exactly what they were looking for when they took a BSA .22 and a Rellum .22 . |
| 5 | It is believed there must have been at least three people who knew exactly what they were looking for . |
| 6 | what she was getting at , she knew exactly what she was shopping for , she went into that shop , there was the list , it was handed in , I bet it took her less time to shop then , than it did later when she went shopping with a vague idea well I must n't forget this , I must n't forget that , but then the wandering around sort of oh that looks nice and I fancy that |
| 7 | ‘ It 's when you can go , ‘ That guy knows exactly what he is and that 's exactly what he 's going for , ’ and everybody just loves the shit out of it because of that . |
| 8 | Among the welter of aids to discerning travellers , he found exactly what he was looking for : a comprehensive guide to British hotels and restaurants , each entry accompanied by a brief description of the establishment and a small photograph . |
| 9 | Each of the four was an experienced police frogman , and each of them knew exactly what he was looking for — knew indeed the exact dimensions of the object and the positioning of the three great ruby eyes once set into it . |
| 10 | The keys to good interviewing in all cases are thorough preparation , knowing exactly what you are looking for and having confidence in your own judgement . |
| 11 | It is so frustrating to consider a sample to be exactly what you are looking for and then need to set up the card again to discover just how you arrived at it , while labelling as you go is only the work of a moment . |
| 12 | Generally , there is also a slight twisting and distortion reaction in the way that the leaves are held , but again , this is difficult to detect unless you know exactly what you are looking for . |
| 13 | in some cases you may have to take out additional cover for accidental damage , so make sure you know exactly what you are getting for your money . |
| 14 | ‘ It 's the most obvious place to find your notes , and you know exactly what you 're looking for . |
| 15 | The third reading , for instance , was slower than the first , despite the fact that you knew exactly what you were looking for . |
| 16 | I believe you are exactly what I am looking for . |
| 17 | ‘ No need to help me , ’ she said , ‘ I know exactly what I 'm looking for . ’ |
| 18 | Yeah , the need for the job er er yeah , not , not quite exactly what I 'm looking for , the way of the trainer 's dilemma is n't it ? |
| 19 | ‘ This result is exactly what I was looking for , ’ Prost said . |
| 20 | I knew exactly what I was looking for , they had to be here somewhere , the one and only pair of knickers left uncontaminated in that disastrous load at the launderette , the stuff that had got washed along with that bargain-price bright-pink non-fast Indian-cotton mini-skirt from C&A . |
| 21 | Not exactly what I was aiming for . |