Example sentences of "[noun] and help [pn reflx] to " in BNC.
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1 | Well , that 's the way it goes , Piper , ’ and in the same breath , ‘ look in that canvas bag on the back seat and help yourself to what you want . ’ |
2 | If you ca n't control your temper you 'd better go down to the canteen and help yourself to a drink . |
3 | I filed them neatly in the waste basket and helped myself to a cigarette . |
4 | When a complete stranger breaks into YOUR home and helps himself to YOUR most valued possessions — its not just the expense that hurts . |
5 | Otley made me some hot milk and honey and helped himself to a cheese and pickle sandwich and a mug of strong coffee . |
6 | He opened the freezer and helped himself to a cold beer and the last of the chicken drumsticks from the packet he had bought earlier in the week . |
7 | She went into the empty staff-room and helping herself to a cup of coffee , she sank wearily into a chair . |
8 | When she accepted , Loretta moved across the room and helped herself to two glasses . |
9 | Charles greeted Joanne and helped himself to a large Scotch . |
10 | I finished my drink and helped myself to another . |
11 | He had begun to drink a lot during the day as he had learned to go to the fridge and help himself to prepared squash . |
12 | I went through to the dining-room and helped myself to a pint of the neuron-friendly punch Uncle Hamish always made for the event . |
13 | While Mr. S. went to deal with a request made by Mr. A. , the respondent entered the storeroom and helped himself to a key-cutting machine from stock . |
14 | Whilst Mr. S. went to deal with a request made by the respondent 's new employer , the respondent entered the storeroom and helped himself to a key cutting machine from stock . |
15 | In a sullen silence he lit a cigar and helped himself to a stiff measure of brandy . |
16 | Uncle Philip broke the armour off a pink battalion of shrimps and ate them steadily , chewed through a loaf of bread spread with half a pound of butter and helped himself to the lion 's share of the cake while gazing at her with expressionless satisfaction , apparently deriving a certain pleasure from her discomfort , or even finding that the sight of it improved his appetite . |
17 | Gesner waved for some coffee and helped himself to one of Stefan 's rolls . |
18 | ‘ How did you get on today — have you found a nanny to help you with the children ? ’ he added , throwing her into confusion by casually giving her a peck on the cheek before leaning across the table and helping himself to a slice of chocolate cake . |
19 | He strolled towards the table and helped himself to a biscuit off Ari 's plate . |