Example sentences of "[vb mod] come [adv prt] for a [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 Thinks she 'll come up for a break .
2 Said oh that 's alright , we 've got some friends coming down this weekend , we 'll come in for a bar snack .
3 ‘ You 'll come in for a moment , wo n't you ? ’
4 And then after oh , after a few weeks she said I 'll come in for a cup of tea .
5 Rory , everybody 's up , they 're walking round the house , they 'll come out for a breath of air if they do n't hear you , even .
6 Well , she 's still not really conscious , but he could come in for a minute , could n't he ? ’
7 He was a very nice man and said we could come in for a chat .
8 He used to come in for a couple of drinks .
9 I pulled up outside Tremayne 's house and while I put on my socks again she said she would come in for a while for company , ‘ to cure the trembles ’ .
10 Neighbours would come in for a drink and boxes of chocolates and handkerchiefs would be exchanged .
11 Because I felt extremely low , and needed company , I telephoned Esme on Wednesday evening , the day Father died , to ask if she would come out for a canoe ride from the Aquatic Club to River Park , but she said she must stay in and practise for a forthcoming piano recital .
12 He may come in for a steak , but he wants to take his time and enjoy a leisurely meal .
13 Tomorrow he may come in for a steak , but needs to be in and out in ten minutes .
14 You will come back for a cup of coffee , wo n't you ?
15 You can come round for a meal , or something … .
16 Ask if you can come down for a day or two .
17 They can come in for a meal or a show and not have to worry about last trains , or driving back .
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