Example sentences of "[noun] and help [pn reflx] to " in BNC.

  Next page
No Sentence
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 .
  Next page