Example sentences of "[vb base] my [noun pl] [prep] the " in BNC.
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| 1 | As a youngster in the 1950s my greatest delight was to run on to the pitch at Murrayfield after the full-time whistle , pat my heroes on the back and not wash my hands for a week , much to the disgust of my mother . |
| 2 | And now I really make my jokes on the spot . |
| 3 | I tap my fingers on the table and look at McDunn 's cigarette packet , hoping he 'll get the hint . |
| 4 | I propose , therefore , to enjoy this last cigarette , warm my hands above the stumpy candle , and think with due care and compassion about the true story I have to relate . |
| 5 | There 's a man cooking chestnuts on the corner and I stop and warm my hands over the fire and look at the Christmas tree . |
| 6 | My fingers are froze , so I warm my hands on the cup for a bit before I try drinking . |
| 7 | I have a pee , then I wash my hands at the sink . |
| 8 | I put my things on the straw mattress . |
| 9 | I sat on the quay with my hands down beside me and my fingers over the edge as I put my feet in the boat , ready to get in . |
| 10 | While I put my purchases on the sliding counter he kept patting the inside of my thigh until it drove me to desperation . |
| 11 | ‘ I put my views to the Chief Secretary , ’ he said calmly , ‘ before he left for London . |
| 12 | When I put my hands in the pockets I felt bank-notes . |
| 13 | As he cleared off to lick his wounds in Canada he spoke of his displeasure — ‘ by trusting AIP ( Corman 's parent company ) to make a beautiful flick , I put my balls on the table and they got lobbed right off . ’ |
| 14 | in P P G twelve about the guidance the structure plan should provide to a local planner , and put my cards on the table , wonder whether it would n't actually be more to say if York can only provide thirty three hectares , that should be the provision first in York ? |
| 15 | ‘ I think it 's time I put my cards on the table . |
| 16 | I hold my hands over the cooker like I was a boy scout crouched over a camp-fire . |
| 17 | The police service themselves recognize that there has to be a a need for change that they have to be brought up to date er and er I think you 'll see when I a announce my decisions on the Sheahy report er that er I am taking the need to er reform the police service , very seriously indeed . |
| 18 | I certainly extend my congratulations to the West Midlands police . |
| 19 | if , if you go for a swim right , and you with your contact lenses in , I always wear my goggles over the top , I mean obviously if you dive |
| 20 | Please accept my apologies for the damage done to one of your photos . |
| 21 | Will my hon. Friend accept my thanks for the helpful way in which he dealt with my representations on this subject ? |
| 22 | TO ALL Telecom engineers , please accept my thanks for the effort and care you put into getting our phones back in order . |
| 23 | They might laugh when I wave my hands in the air , but what they do n't understand is , my fingers are dancing to high hat rhythms . ’ |
| 24 | I am told by my Mother that I was a charming baby ; I used to he in the middle of the bed , kick my legs into the air and coo all day long . |
| 25 | I hang my clothes in the wardrobe and put on the plastic gown . |
| 26 | I used to take it out sometimes , undo the little golden clasp , and run my fingers over the softness of the velvet inside . |
| 27 | I 'll build my own museum in Pittsburgh , or someplace else , or give my paintings to the National Gallery in London . |
| 28 | ‘ Please convey my thanks for the help your service station gave me . ’ |
| 29 | it 's where I get my cigarettes from the Victoria Wine shop . |
| 30 | This is a game I invented to allow me to get some exercise and amuse my children at the same time . |