Example sentences of "[vb infin] you for [art] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ And did n't we all know you for a darling girl ? ’ he whispered in her ear as his fingers continued to blaze fire across her exposed nape . |
| 2 | If you are going for a job that you have never done before , either from necessity or because you are looking for a change of direction , you should take care to prepare for this question by listing all the experience and personal qualities you have which suit you for the job . |
| 3 | Would that suit you for the time being , Graham ? |
| 4 | ‘ But I did n't even recognise you for a minute there , and I did n't like the feeling . |
| 5 | After all , good results will qualify you for a better job , and give you the added satisfaction of proving to your boss that you are good at what you do . |
| 6 | Once you have rehearsed , you will need to record a demo , especially as many venues wo n't consider you for a gig unless they have heard you on tape . |
| 7 | ‘ I must admit Kathy could do the job blindfolded and Simpkin would never consider you for the job unless I happened to suggest it . |
| 8 | But might I trouble you for a cup of hot water ? ’ |
| 9 | He went and bought a pack of cigarettes from the machine behind him , searched his pockets , then asked : ‘ Could I trouble you for a light , Miss ? ’ |
| 10 | ‘ Could I trouble you for a receipt ? ’ |
| 11 | Fenella , who rather liked the look of the Gnomes , thought they were a bit like careful children , diligently remembering their manners , sprinkling their conversation with ‘ please ’ and ‘ thank you ’ , and with things like , ‘ I 'll trouble you for the jam pot , your honour ’ , or ‘ after you with the tomato chutney , your worship ’ . |
| 12 | Can I just borrow you for a few moments ? |
| 13 | Try and keep them dry , and take the painkillers we 'll give you for the first few days . |
| 14 | I du n no but I got a wonderful hand look wha I 'll just show you for a start , cos I 'm putting that in the box . |
| 15 | ‘ These are all the variations I can show you for the moment . ’ |
| 16 | ‘ But I do n't want you for a stonechipper ! |
| 17 | I would n't want you for an enemy , Harry . |
| 18 | I 'll refund you for the apples , and any other damage . |
| 19 | If your baggage is temporarily lost for longer than 12 hours on the outward journey we will compensate you for the emergency purchase of essential items up to a total of £100 . |
| 20 | You may also be able to get legal insurance as an add-on to a household policy for as little as £12.50 per year , but it may not always cover you for a battle with the boss , so check before you buy |
| 21 | He closed his eyes tightly ; then in a much quieter voice , he said , ‘ Pet , you know I would n't hurt you for the world , but you 're hurting me . |
| 22 | I must prepare you for a surprise that will not , I hope , upset you too much . |
| 23 | All you have ever read about the delights of fast-jet aerobatics still ca n't prepare you for the utter , mind-blowing super-smooth , almost silent exhilaration of the real thing ! |
| 24 | If you make good use of the contacts it forces you to make in Ardmore , Wellington or Christchurch , you can get a very useful insight into the local scene that helps prepare you for the fascinating flying that lies ahead . |
| 25 | ‘ No matter how well briefed you 've been ’ , he says , ‘ nothing can prepare you for the shock of international rugby . |
| 26 | In complete contrast , nothing will prepare you for the jaw-dropping experience of taking the desert road out of the city for the first time . |
| 27 | But there is nothing on land that can prepare you for the profusion of shapes and colours of the corals themselves . |
| 28 | Nothing can prepare you for the shock . |
| 29 | I 'll swap you for an old X T Myrtle |
| 30 | ‘ I do n't believe you for a moment ; even if I did , you 're my only lead and I 'm not going to let you out of my sight until I catch up with Garry . |