Example sentences of "[noun sg] [conj] [pers pn] [verb] you for " in BNC.
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| 1 | At the same time , I would warn Obair * , the same as I would warn anybody setting up a scheme , to make sure that the scheme is properly run , to make sure that the scheme is n't used to take jobs away from either the domestics , the home helps or any other jobs in the health service — make sure that abuse is taken away and I certainly wish them luck in the future and I thank you for inviting me here to speak . |
| 2 | An annuity is an arrangement with a financial institution whereby , if you are over retirement age and do not want to leave your property to anyone when you die , they will effectively buy your house from you ( albeit at a bit less than the market price ) , give you guaranteed security of tenure until you die , and turn the money that they pay you for the house into a regular income for life . |
| 3 | Well , you 're a bigger fool than I took you for . ’ |
| 4 | ‘ Only if you 're a bigger fool than I take you for . ’ |
| 5 | ‘ That is a tribute to your work and I thank you for it . |
| 6 | He is a naughty boy when he hits you for nothing . |
| 7 | Then you have to go and have a bath and see the nurse , and she checks your hair and they check you for VD . |
| 8 | ‘ May I also put it on record that I love you for your mind ? ’ said Leo earnestly . |
| 9 | Francis will you come off the floor and go in the sitting room until I shout you for tea . |
| 10 | Nearly all of you promised to promote Society membership and I thank you for that . |
| 11 | Suppose you 're an expert document examiner outside the service and they call you for the defence . |
| 12 | I see nothing wrong in competition at an early age because it prepares you for later life when everyone has to face it . |
| 13 | ‘ Be soft with this London lot and they take you for a ride . |
| 14 | This way , Dad and I get you for a little longer . |