Example sentences of "n't expect an [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He was glad that Henry had n't waived the charge altogether ; you would n't expect an electrician to rewire your house for free , just because you happened to be acquainted . |
| 2 | ‘ After a period of rationalisation we are now in good shape to take advantage of improving markets as the recession comes to an end but we do n't expect an upturn until 1994 , ’ said chief executive . |
| 3 | " Now , I do n't expect an answer just now , but if I do n't know by dinner tonight , I am dismissing the entire staff without reference . |
| 4 | " He does n't expect an answer until Monday . |
| 5 | You did n't expect an answer straight away . |
| 6 | ‘ Then , as we 're not , you wo n't expect an answer to your question , will you ? ’ she responded brightly . |
| 7 | The girl in the mortuary had n't been anything like five feet nine , but you could n't expect an aunt to tell the height of a prone corpse . |