Example sentences of "[adv] sit [adv] for a " in BNC.
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1 | I find I can easily put things into perspective , see both sides of an issue , if I just sit around for a while and I probably do that for half an hour a day . |
2 | Right , just sit down for a minute and let's , Michael read his first . |
3 | right will you just sit there for a minute while mummy gets to pick the tomatoes oh , oh do n't panic , no-one 's going to run off with you |
4 | I 'll just sit down for a moment . ’ |
5 | ‘ We shall just sit quietly for a moment . |
6 | Might as well sit down for a few minutes might n't we ? |
7 | do n't sit around for an hour doing nothing |
8 | I 'd have roasted Matilda 's bottom for her so she could n't sit down for a month ! ’ |
9 | The boy 's father , Gavin Lodge , said : If I could get hold of these idiots they would n't sit down for a week . ’ |
10 | ‘ Oh , dear , ’ Sophie said inadequately , then sat silently for a long minute . |
11 | You either sit down for a meal or get ready for bed and the phone goes . ’ |