Example sentences of "[verb] you [adv prt] for a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Have n't seen you around for a while . ’ |
| 2 | I have n't seen you around for a couple of days . " |
| 3 | " He asked you in for a drink without asking me ? " |
| 4 | In fact we have n't got you down for a paper at all in this class yet I do n't think so if you 'd like to do one for us you can see me about it afterwards . |
| 5 | Yes , have a little nap ; it 'll set you up for a day 's work tomorrow . |
| 6 | ‘ It 's like a man takes you out for a meal and he 's thinking , ‘ I let her have an horsd'oeuvre , so I can definitely ask her to wear the handcuffs later on . ' ’ |
| 7 | A week or two before the Board Meeting at which the Pub Catering proposals are due to be considered , John Watson calls you in for a talk . |
| 8 | We can say we 're going to have to keep you off for a bit longer yet . |
| 9 | ‘ I 'd invite you in for a chat , ’ said Joe , ‘ but I 'm just about to go out . |
| 10 | ‘ How about letting me take you out for a pub lunch ? |
| 11 | David and I were wondering if we could take you out for a spot of lunch . |
| 12 | Trade you in for a couple of camels , he 'd come home with a couple of camels |
| 13 | Harry Little — the turnstile operator who would let you in for a penny or five Capstan Full Strength . |
| 14 | And there 's a fascinating article in this , the current edition , the January edition it is now , because they go so far in advance , of She magazine , which says that er , it 's a desperate plight sometimes , when you have people coming for Christmas who fall into several categories like lazy slobs , who do absolutely nothing , and misers , who turn up with a stale box of chocolates , and never take you out for a meal in return for your hospitality , and the amorous couples who er , embarrass you by er , er , noisily retiring to their bedroom , if I may put it that way , and then the guests who turn up in mid-row , and bicker systematically over the whole of the festive period . |
| 15 | ‘ While you shower and change before I take you out for a meal . ’ |
| 16 | They 'll be happy to show you lots of properties , take you back for a second and a third look , keep you informed about new properties — as long as you seem clear about what you want and serious about buying it . |
| 17 | Will you ? ’ rather than , ‘ Would you like me to take you out for a run in the car some time ? ’ |
| 18 | ‘ I 'll be back in an hour to take you down for a tour of the lodge and to meet Mrs Foster . |
| 19 | . Yes , well we 're in French and it 's really boring Yes , well , I think I 'll turn you off for a minute hang on a minute , where 's the button ? |
| 20 | No , but she wants me to bring you back for a meal . |