Example sentences of "you [vb base] a [adj] [noun] [to-vb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is n't until you make a conscious effort to listen , you realise how much noise you are subject to in this modern world , do you really , it 's true . |
| 2 | And unless you make a special effort to do something active on a weekend , then you can add another 16 hours or so to the total , making a grand total of more than 70 hours each week . |
| 3 | If you want a decent tree to grow |
| 4 | ‘ So , for instance , you may install Windows in the office , and if you want a compatible spreadsheet to use at home , you can install the DOS version there , provided that only one is used at a time . ’ |
| 5 | It depends on whether you want a natural pond to encourage newts , frogs and toads . |
| 6 | Premier Savings is not the type of savings account for you to dip into every time you want a few pounds to spend . |
| 7 | You propose a new wheeze to help farmers ; I cite a specific nonsense that will result . |
| 8 | We get curious pride , you know , working with these kids … it 's rather like the kind of pride and fascination you get when you persuade a wild animal to eat from your hand … a curious feeling |
| 9 | A happy theatre a happy ship if you like a corny phrase to use is very very apparent and I 'm sure my colleagues and friends around here would appreciate because they do believe they ca n't get at the management committee and they would like to so please Tom will that be possible at some time in the near future ? |
| 10 | By one second , two seconds , they are starting to perspire and they will have to say something unless you get a real swine to sell people , one we sell to , two , the one that says I know the stuff a hope in hell |
| 11 | ‘ So you get a better chance to aim . ’ |
| 12 | You get a nice space to sit down at the table |
| 13 | Also you get a special hat to wear . |
| 14 | As usual , it needs an add-in , but at least you get a few icons to play with |
| 15 | In the previous section we suggested that you devise a simple diary to log in these assignments . |
| 16 | Erm now he talks about the vanguards of revolutions i it 's just his distinction between the types of of peasant erm he looks at the rich peasants first of all and originally they 're , they 're not into revolution at all , you know , they do n't want to join peasant associations because they 've got nothing to gain erm as er er had said before , you know , p if you ask a rich peasant to join he 's gon na say well , you know , I 've never heard of such a thing before , you know , I 've , I can manage to live alright , I advise you to gi er give it up or alternatively he may just say , you know , good God no , you know , it 's too dangerous I , I do n't want to be knocked off by my landlord . |
| 17 | You give you bank a written instruction to pay the monthly payments as they fall due and the City Council informs both you and your bank of the amount to be paid . |
| 18 | For instance , if you 've a long way to go , it 's better to get there slowly than not at all . ’ |
| 19 | You 've a long way to go yet and a lot to learn . |
| 20 | You 've a complete right to hate me . ’ |
| 21 | If you take a little time to pack , your luggage should arrive in one piece with crumple-free contents . |
| 22 | I strongly recommend that you prepare a phased plan to reduce KMAG activities effective 1 January 1951 and after approval by Ambassador Muccio , submit it to the Department of Army . |
| 23 | When you help a disabled person to dress , always start by putting the garment — trouser leg , sleeve , etc — on the leg or arm with the most disability . |
| 24 | Nor are electric windows , central locking or even door handles ( you pull a body-coloured strap to release the catch ) . |
| 25 | Dependant 's pension is when you nominate a dependant person to receive benefits in the event of your death . |
| 26 | And even if you buy a cheap carpet to start with it 's not gon na last long as i , i , i |
| 27 | The first thing to do , if you are embarking on helping an elderly parent who lives alone , is to make sure that she ( or he ) knows that you have a genuine desire to assist her in every way possible ; and then respect her right to make either a positive or negative response to your overtures . |
| 28 | ‘ Spencer Grenfell , you have a great deal to answer for , ’ Emily said bitterly . |
| 29 | ‘ Mr Burns , you have a great deal to answer for , ’ she muttered savagely , hauling the insubstantial scrap of ribbon and lace that claimed to be a nightdress over her head and reaching instead for jeans and a sweatshirt . |
| 30 | I imagine you have a great deal to keep you awake at night . ’ |