Example sentences of "tell [pers pn] for the [num ord] time " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ We do n't want you to be neglected , ’ I told him for the umptieth time . |
2 | ‘ Not today , thank you , ’ I told him for the umptieth time . |
3 | And he added , ‘ Please do n't send along the young pseudo-philosopher who will tell us for the umpteenth time that , of course , he fully understands the Bank 's attitude . |
4 | ‘ I 'm telling you for the last time , Harvey . |
5 | ‘ I 'm telling you for the last time , Liz , get up and let's go home . |