Example sentences of "'ve [verb] a few [noun] in " in BNC.

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1 Derek says … they 've broken a few boats in testing … they 've been building prototypes for the last six months and have been putting in hours at sea to make sure everything is right
2 But I 've noticed a few faces in the crowd and it wo n't be long .
3 ‘ They do n't mind so much now I 've got a few trophies in a case that they can show their friends and boast about it , ’ Carlos Francis recollected his parents ' change of posture after it became evident that he could make a career out of soccer .
4 Oh you , now you 've got a few letters in there L that 's an
5 I 've got a few shares in British Aerospace , but nobody would notice if I sold them all .
6 And I er was talking to her down the lane when Mrs Monday and I asked her how she was and she said oh I 've had a few falls in the house and all .
7 ‘ I 've put a few things in the room you might need — toiletries and something to wear to sleep in . ’
8 ‘ I 've read a few books in my time , and there 's one thing I 've learned … there 's a difference between education and being well read . ’
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