Example sentences of "[verb] you [adv prt] the [adj] [noun] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ That reminds me , I must give you back the two pounds you sent me .
2 I allow you to stay in my home because of Lizzy , but I warn you now , Dan , if you try and interfere in my life , I 'll have you out the front door so fast you 'll burn a hole in the carpet .
3 ‘ Somebody called Flavell ; asked about when I called you back the other night .
4 Somehow you can put up with and even smile at a stranger or workmate 's silly antics and daft behaviour , but when someone close to you starts rubbing you up the wrong way you 'll explode .
5 Do n't let the ultra-sophisticates put you off the guided city tour .
6 ‘ Just that I seem to rub you up the wrong way ?
7 ‘ I will escort you up the first flight of stairs , but I shall observe the proprieties by leaving you to look after yourself on the second landing . ’
8 Shall I hire a gondola and take you up the Grand Canal to the sound of trumpets ? ’
9 See you down the bottom Shel !
10 See you down the bottom Shel !
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