Example sentences of "[conj] go for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | In theory it 's a lovely idea , a whole day just relaxing and listening to God etc , but actually Dad was rather ‘ down ’ this morning before they left — I think he was worried he 'd have more of the Virgin Mary rammed down his throat , and , quite frankly , would rather be playing golf with Mark , or going for a gentle walk with all of us . |
| 2 | Erm , it was not possible to get your views in , as it were , personnel terms rather than financial terms on that er report , but er as it were on your behalf , we supported the Treasurer 's er recommendation for reasons set out in paragraph one four , and if I can er explain that for you a little little more , de-regulation could mean , that each employing authority has it 's own scheme of superannuation , or not , and if not would simply leave employees in a position of taking them off the state scheme S E R P S or going for a personal pension . |
| 3 | It is a better strategy to create resources for industrialization to go for a rich peasant economy than to go for a middle peasant economy . |
| 4 | Would not it be far better to seek an effective non-proliferation treaty than to go for a new generation of nuclear weapons ? |
| 5 | ‘ In the end , we played positionally rather than going for an all-out assault , otherwise we might have had an even bigger score . ’ |
| 6 | Please support this motion , and go for a better life for all . |
| 7 | For example , you may like to swim on Mondays and Fridays , play squash on Wednesdays , and go for a long brisk walk or jog on Saturdays and Sundays . |
| 8 | Ooh I 'll carry on watching this and go for a bloody shower ! |
| 9 | There are lots of planting opportunities left for the season : I would like to try a little herbary , for example , and go for a bigger emphasis on autumn colour . |
| 10 | Anyone who thinks owning a diesel spells the end of driving fun , should park their backside in the AX 's comfortable , supportive driver 's seat and go for a quick ride . |
| 11 | It is acidic , hence the rhododendron ; gardeners with limy or heavy clay soil could substitute yellow-flowered Mahonia japonica , and go for a lively contrast . |
| 12 | Try not to regain weight , and go for an overall loss by the end of each month . |
| 13 | Whichever type you choose , make sure that adequate locks and other security devices are either built in , or available as optional extras , or consider the ultimate burglar deterrent/luxury , and go for an up-and-over door fitted with an automatic door opener . |
| 14 | Some People do not like the puppy stage and go for an older dog or bitch . |
| 15 | I put on my coat and went for a long walk on the moor . |