Example sentences of "[verb] n't i [vb infin] [adj] " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ Did n't I do that well ? ’ he cries . |
2 | I mean , that , very , very occasionally you 'll do something and you 'll think , erm why did n't I do that you think that 's stupid , you know , |
3 | And did n't I make some sort of arrangement to meet somebody ? |
4 | to cover a wee bit of ground here , I 'm just trying to make a point to you about how many closes you 're probably not aware for the minute , these are only a few of them , right , similar situation close , right , lost sale close , right the did n't I cover that close |
5 | 'Ere , did n't I review this somewhere else in this ish ? |
6 | Did n't I mention that ? |
7 | Why did n't I steal some ? |
8 | Did n't I take that photograph in the street for you , a couple of years ago ? ’ |
9 | He said did n't I need fresh air then . |
10 | ‘ Did n't I dig that up a day or two ago ? ’ |
11 | And er I can remember several cases years ag you know so going back two or three years where people were debating with me why did n't I put more into National Savings ? |
12 | ‘ I am certain of it , ’ he replied , but promptly settled her heartbeats to a dull , steady rhythm once more by adding , ‘ because of your car , did n't I have good reason to contact you ? ’ |
13 | Did n't I have some bloody funny hands ? |
14 | ‘ Do n't I deserve any congratulations ? ’ |
15 | ‘ Do n't I deserve any fun ? ’ |
16 | Do n't I have any say in setting my goals ? |
17 | Well I can use one bowl , but I do n't I use two . |
18 | ‘ Why do n't I take that wax and get it done for you ? |
19 | Why do n't I put that on her bird-table next door ? |
20 | Do n't I get old enough and did me best perhaps he might change his mind |
21 | Do n't I get any time off ? ’ |
22 | Do n't I get any credit for human decency and normal feelings ? ’ |
23 | Do n't I get any thanks for offering to put you up for the weekend ? ’ |
24 | Oh I do n't I get fresh carrots and leeks and |
25 | Or do n't I say that yet ? ’ |
26 | ‘ Do n't I know that — ’ |
27 | ‘ Do n't I know that fella ? ’ said Dad , who because of his memory loss thought he 'd already seen every film or play he watched , had read every book he attempted , and knew every story he heard . |