Example sentences of "up his [noun] for a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But if he really wants to build up his muscles for a gold , he should try lifting his wallet . |
| 2 | But Paddy Ashdown , the Liberal Democrat leader , stepped up his calls for a coalition government . |
| 3 | He held up his arms for a kiss and she melted into a sleepy hug and kiss , during which he had the final word and spluttered dribble against her cheek . |
| 4 | As he turned the torch towards the door to the house , he gasped with horror , then screwed up his eyes for a moment , thinking of his kids , before letting his gaze rest again on the ghastly thing that dangled before him . |
| 5 | Marek eyed them up his nose for a moment , breathed in and recited two verses , his head flung back , his eyes damp . |
| 6 | He 'd give up his job for a pint ! |