Example sentences of "[adv] get [adj] to [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ And it looks like we 'll be moving there , if she sticks to the asking price , so you 'd better get used to the idea . |
| 2 | Coming from me , teasing is a backhanded compliment , and you 'd better get used to the idea . ’ |
| 3 | This was reasonable ; there was a draught , and I should soon get used to the room being a little darker and my not being able to see the sunset and the lights of the town shining in the darkness below like a handful of diamonds . |
| 4 | The ‘ rehabilitation ’ or ‘ long-term support ’ team , as well as caring for a group of people with long-term problems , should also be responsible for maintaining a register of all people who should be receiving help in order to assist with monitoring their progress , ensuring that they receive the right care and treatment and that they do not get lost to the service . |
| 5 | We might as well get used to the idea . |
| 6 | I did n't sleep for the first week in prison , I could n't get used to the noise . |
| 7 | I ca n't get used to the hair gel and body lotions after matches ’ — PAUL ACKFORD ( England lock ) when announcing his retirement . |
| 8 | ‘ I ca n't get used to the idea that you 're growing up and can look after yourself . |
| 9 | Ca n't get used to the idea of a lord hard at work , getting his hands dirty . ’ |
| 10 | Well , very likely we wo n't get near to the store house , either . |
| 11 | They 'll eventually get used to the idea , though , ’ he said equably . |
| 12 | He was hers , and she would never get used to the glory of it . |
| 13 | I shall never get used to the changing of the clocks . |