Example sentences of "and take a [adj] swig " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Of course , Burleigh is the dregs , ’ agreed Glenda , elegantly ingesting ( rather than eating ) the last scrap of food from her plate , and taking a goodly swig of white wine . |
| 2 | ‘ More than likely , ’ grinned Yanto and took a long swig . |
| 3 | ‘ Christ 'ent it bloody 'ot , ’ Billy Tolboys breathed the words as he took his arm from around Mary 's waist and expertly swung the heavy stone jar on to his shoulder and took a deep swig . |
| 4 | Freddie grabbed at his glass and took a quick swig of ale then put it down with a bang on the wooden table . |
| 5 | But she rejected the notion as he leaned back against the cushions and took a quick swig of his brandy . |
| 6 | Making sure his wife did not see him , he pulled a wineskin from underneath his cloak and took a generous swig . |
| 7 | ‘ You could have fooled me ! ’ she muttered , and took a hefty swig of her drink as his face once more closed up against her . |