Example sentences of "[adj] [to-vb] you a " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ You can ask , but I might not be free to give you a truthful answer . ’ |
| 2 | He paused for a while , before saying , ‘ We are prepared to give you a month 's trial . ’ |
| 3 | Will they be prepared to give you a regular budget ? eg £100 per library per year |
| 4 | Here again your reader , wanting to read the sort of book you are writing , will be prepared to give you a certain amount of latitude . |
| 5 | let me make you one up to objections , I 'm not prepared to give you a decision tonight , what would you say to them on that ? |
| 6 | In other words you agree with the customer , right , now take my words , you wan na think it over , right , we 're not prepared to give you a decision tonight , eh , now I 'd say something like , well that 's understandable , and we 've gone through as many things and debt this evening as we probably need to go through , do n't you agree ? |
| 7 | Do n't be afraid to ask the tutor if he or she would be willing to give you a reference . |
| 8 | ‘ I am certainly willing to give you a free hand … and to express whatever conclusions you come to as to guilt or innocence . |
| 9 | Anyway I explain all this to give you a basic idea of the principle . |
| 10 | And he 's already seen you , he likes you , and he 's willing to pay you a professional 's fee even though he knows you 're an amateur , and — ‘ |
| 11 | In case you forget and you would like the Autocover staff at Frank Glennon Limited to give you a free quotation before your next renewal date please complete and return the coupon below . |
| 12 | In case you forget and would like the staff at Frank Glennon Limited to give you a free quotation before your next renewal date please complete and return the coupon below . |
| 13 | In case you forget and you would like the Homecover staff at Frank Glennon Limited to give you a free quotation and insurance appraisal before your next renewal please complete and return this coupon . |
| 14 | if you ask a subordinate to write you a report explain that you are expecting it by a specific date and always with a one page management summary |
| 15 | Cage is at his slovenly best as a decent , honest , out-of-work roughneck named Michael while Hopper twitches with ruthless bravado as grinning psycho Lyle — as quick to buy you a drink as put a bullet in your forehead . |
| 16 | This simple appraisal of size is likely to give you a good , accurate picture of physical shape ; use it in conjunction with the other methods in this chapter . |
| 17 | Most give telephone numbers you can ring for more information , and many will tell you over the phone if they are likely to offer you a place . |
| 18 | Please let me know if you have problems with this timing , it may be possible to give you a different delivery address . |
| 19 | ‘ I mean , if you 're going to die you want a decent burial , stands to reason , does n't it , and who better to give you a decent burial , ’ he said , ‘ than the Paradise Corporation . |
| 20 | There is a lively bar where you will be served a welcome drink , and the hospitable staff will be sure to give you a warm welcome . |
| 21 | Mr. Wuben and his staff pride themselves on the friendly service offered to all guests , they are sure to give you a real Dutch welcome and are happy to help with a wealth of information to help you really enjoy your visit . |
| 22 | I am sorry it has taken so long to send you a copy and return your slides . |
| 23 | ‘ I might be able to swing you a season ticket , why ? ’ |
| 24 | ‘ Aye , got better than that , William Davies , ’ Hari said , ‘ come on , I might be able to find you a bit of soup as well as some bread . ‘ |
| 25 | ‘ Let me see your jewels , I might be able to find you a buyer who will give you a good price . |
| 26 | For ladies , we have a luxurious health and beauty salon , where our trained beauty therapists and hairdresser will be happy to give you a professional all over body treatment . |
| 27 | Before you spend out on a perm or colour , all stylists , tinters and permers at the Sassoon salons will be happy to give you a free consultation — prices for comb-on colour start at £24.50 . |
| 28 | ‘ Then I am able to give you a reassurance , madam , ’ he said . |
| 29 | ‘ I 'll call you tomorrow , ’ said Lucy , then she whispered , ‘ Only I may not be able to give you a date . ’ |
| 30 | We will have recorded the interviews with the children a week earlier and should be able to give you a transcript of their answers . |