Example sentences of "but [verb] me " in BNC.
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| 31 | But let me return to the question that is of genuine interest , this question we so enjoyed debating when our evenings were not spoilt by chatter from those who lacked any fundamental understanding of the profession ; that is to say , the question ‘ what is a great butler ’ ? |
| 32 | But let me say immediately I do not have Miss Kenton in mind at all when I say this . |
| 33 | But let me tell you , there 's one thing you can bet on about Rim . |
| 34 | ‘ But let me tell you — both of you , ’ darting a venomous look at Major Calder , ‘ that this is without doubt the most degrading and distasteful thing I 've ever been asked to do ! ’ |
| 35 | Again , there are those who would quarrel with this view but let me tell you that we all have a mentor , an inner teacher , a guardian angel , a being of light who protects us and is totally dedicated to the task of leading us to the point of self-realization , to bring about the harmony and peace for which we pray . |
| 36 | But let me say that 's not my intention . |
| 37 | At the 13th , a big sloping green , he studied my putt and said : ‘ Ah now , it 's a canny putt , son , but let me see … yes , hit it straight at the pin . ’ |
| 38 | But let me do it in my own time , and do n't make me feel like a brood mare . |
| 39 | But let me make the point here that separatism and man-hating are different things . |
| 40 | This may not seem relevant in the light of Stuart 's subsequent death , but let me assure you it is . |
| 41 | Why they should be so flinching on this score is beyond me , but let me assure Ed that I 'm note remotely intolerant of any of them , only surprised and amused that its mention should matter to them so much . |
| 42 | ‘ Very well , then , ’ the Trunchbull said , ‘ You may be Ink , young man , but let me tell you something . |
| 43 | There was … but let me not digress . |
| 44 | But let me balance this with an inside view from triple jumper Aston Moore : |
| 45 | But let me first applaud the coupling : it works like a charm . |
| 46 | ‘ . When a man says he will follow him ‘ but let me first say farewell to those at my home ’ , Jesus reprimands him , and when a woman cries out ‘ Blessed is the womb that bore you , and the breasts that you sucked ’ , he replies ‘ Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God ’ . |
| 47 | It may not be certain , as Ken Landon says , that Ho and Co will succeed in setting up a Communist State if they get rid of the French , but let me suggest that from the stand-point of the security of the US , it is one hell of a big chance to take . |
| 48 | But let me warn you : it is not easy to watch a programme on television or a film in the cinema or on video for a reason other than the one it is being put out for . |
| 49 | But let me give you a particular tip here . |
| 50 | But let me offer you one figure to consider , one third of the population in Scotland is either over sixty five , or under eleven , or is variously disabled how much care will they need ? |
| 51 | But let me give you a tip — panic . |
| 52 | ‘ We 've got a list of patients being treated for major psychoses at London hospitals — yes , yes , I know that strictly speaking that 's a bit unethical , but let me tell you , not nearly as unethical as some of the other things we have here . |
| 53 | We are grateful for the loose change of Messrs Lonsdale and Pugh , but let me assure you all , with a family-sized packet of Fisherman 's Friend extra throat lozenges placed firmly on my heart , that I will strive in ever-decreasing circles to bring the sponsorship of a major international to ‘ The Tip ’ to provide much needed support to our glorious team . |
| 54 | Rumours will no doubt circulate throughout the town and , as a figure of authority within the club , I am sure the artisans on the terraces will side with Reg , but let me put forward my reason for sacking him . |
| 55 | But let me first , briefly , quote to you one of your wise men of the twentieth century : Freud . |
| 56 | Tonight then it 's a communion thanksgiving service , but let me just spend a few minutes just sketching a little background on some of life 's challenges . |
| 57 | But let me know , neh ? |
| 58 | ‘ Forgive the deception , my friends , but let me introduce myself . |
| 59 | But let me tell it all in the right order . |
| 60 | But let me take over from here . |