Example sentences of "[noun prp] [vb past] up the collar " in BNC.

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1 Schellenberg turned up the collar of his greatcoat and leaned back in the corner pulling the peak of his cap over his eyes .
2 Nellie pulled up the collar of her coat against the wind .
3 Outside the hotel Maggie turned up the collar of her mac .
4 Gregson pulled up the collar of his jacket .
5 Billy pulled up the collar of his coat and rammed his hands deep into his trouser pockets , feeling suddenly cold as he plodded on .
6 A chill wind had come with the onset of darkness and Magee pulled up the collar of his coat as protection against the breeze .
7 Len pulled up the collar of his great coat up over his ears , then added , ‘ I hope they 've got that stove going .
8 Peter turned up the collar of his coat .
9 Tabitha Jute pulled up the collar of her old foil jacket and strode off past the concession stalls , looking for transport .
10 Billy Tolboys pulled up the collar of his ancient leather overcoat and hunched down even deeper into the motorcycle sidecar .
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