Example sentences of "not [be] a [noun] to [pers pn] " in BNC.

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1 I 'm optimistic that in the long run her heart will not be a problem to her .
2 Do not be a disappointment to me , Huy . ’
3 If you are agreeable to the suggestion , the financial arrangements need not be a barrier to you .
4 While he was n't able to resist indulging his rather immature sense of humour by selling me a few dummies , my father could n't abide a son of his not being a credit to him in some way ; my body was a forlorn hope for any improvement , so only my mind was left .
5 It c it certainly has n't been a drawback to me .
6 I 'm nobody 's charity case , and I wo n't be a burden to you .
7 It certainly wo n't be a distraction to me this week . ’
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