Example sentences of "[pers pn] be a [adj] [noun pl] ' " in BNC.
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| 1 | In Britain , it 's a white ravers ' thing , the subject of much piss-taking among the black rap hardcore . |
| 2 | I think it 's an old wives ' tale that make-up ruins the skin . |
| 3 | It 's an old wives ' tale that make-up ruins the skin |
| 4 | If you are following the recipe opposite for Pesto alla Genovese , do try to get some Pecorino to mix with the Parmesan — it is a sharp ewes ' milk cheese that really adds an extra bite to any pasta dish . |
| 5 | 'T IS a wild wolves ' moon that stares at me |
| 6 | It was a veritable hornets ' nest ! |
| 7 | It was a favourite prisoners ' jeer at the guards , though unfair in view of the relative safety of the prisoners ' position . |
| 8 | We tried to make it the best school , and it was an outstanding girls ' school . " |
| 9 | ‘ I 'd be disappointed if it was an old ladies ' outing . ’ |
| 10 | It was an old folks ' home . |
| 11 | He was a real teachers ' pet , worse than me . |