Example sentences of "[subord] it [verb] you [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If it took you 15 minutes then you were walking at 4 m.p.h. : Speed = Distance/Time = 1 mile/0.25 hours |
| 2 | If it strikes you this way , let me remind you that Peter 's particular values are not the point at issue , and invite you to sit down quietly and compose your own , very different equivalent . |
| 3 | Cor even if it takes you three days ! |
| 4 | If it brings you any comfort , sergeant , her life expectancy was already very short . ’ |
| 5 | ‘ If it gives you any pleasure . ’ |
| 6 | ‘ If it gives you any satisfaction to know that . ’ |
| 7 | Ring her mother , not her , cos it costs you extra money when you ring her on that bloody telephone ! |
| 8 | That you brought her here , back to her chosen home , does not give you a better claim than ours , though it does you infinite credit . |
| 9 | Sec. is a demanding one but , as we said above , you should accept this post when it is offered , for it gives you invaluable experience in committee work . |