Example sentences of "to tell [pers pn] a [adv] " in BNC.
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| 1 | After that she began to tell them a little about her life in Scotland , particularly her life with the Rosenblooms . |
| 2 | I should now like to take a look at your suitability for this particular job , ’ or ‘ If we could move on from your qualifications I 'd like you to tell me a little more about your personal interests and hobbies ’ . |
| 3 | Before I begin my story , I would like to tell you a little about myself . |
| 4 | You also diminish their status when you tell them how to react : ‘ I 'm sorry , this is going to be boring — but here goes ’ or ‘ I 'm going to tell you a very funny story now . ’ |
| 5 | And tonight Will was with us to tell us a little of his work . |
| 6 | I think I 'll ask Mr Smith from Ryedale to tell us a little more about Ryedale 's problems or efforts |