Example sentences of "you tell [pron] the [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 You told me the truth . ’
2 You told me the truth .
3 You told me the house is in need of attention ; move and you can move to a place which is in excellent order and in a more central position where you 'll be able to attract more customers , ’ he said , treading a verbal tightrope between head-banging irritation and reasoned appeal .
4 All you need is enough 10–20mm diameter pea gravel to form a layer about 2in ( 50mm ) thick over the path or drive area ; your supplier will advise you on how much to order if you tell him the size of the area .
5 So I said well you tell me the number .
6 I give you the input and you tell me the answer .
7 ‘ Not until you tell me the truth . ’
8 And then he looks at the priest , and adds , ‘ Now you tell me the truth
9 History shows that the traditionalist in clinging to his past is doomed to extinction , so ’ Goodbye cruel world ’ and could you tell me the way to the nearest model shop .
10 Can you say er , can , can you tell me the way to the nearest post office please ?
11 Could you tell me the name of the maple that has interesting white-striped branches and trunk , and where I might be able to purchase one ?
12 Please can you tell me the name of the director , because he also directed Such Good Friends , and I have n't been able to remember his name ? "
13 Can you tell me the name of the block of flats or the address of it ?
14 ‘ Could you tell me the name of the play ? ’
15 ‘ By the way , ’ she began , hardly able to credit that , when earlier that morning her car had been such a concern to her , great expanses of time should now elapse without her giving it so much as a thought , ‘ could you tell me the name of the garage where my car — ’
16 ‘ Would you tell me the name of the equipment you currently use ? ’
17 Can you tell me the year of manufacture of my two and a quarter petrol engine number 90110300A .
18 Can you tell me the procedure for getting a book published ?
19 Q Please could you tell me the water requirements of my two Banded Severums ?
20 Now do you tell me the story you had from Lady Usk , or do I go to the old witch myself ? ’
21 Please could you tell me the ratio of male to female Platies I should have in my tank ?
22 ( ) r you can play the same game back : ‘ Now , Mr X , can you tell me the price , please … and then , Mr X , the payment terms ? ’
23 ‘ Why did n't you tell me the date for the birth had changed ?
24 Could you tell me the date and country of origin ?
25 ‘ Could you tell me the time please ? ’
26 Consider , for example : ( I ) A : Can you tell me the time ?
27 Hence : ( 27 ) Pass the salt +> pass the salt now Or reconsider example ( i ) repeated here : ( 28 ) A : Can you tell me the time ?
28 Well could you tell me the number of people who are complaining now about faulty workmanship .
29 Wycliffe said : ‘ Will you tell me the nature of the missing papers ? ’
30 All that happens when we times by ten is that the point moves one place to the right , so what will be the answer can you tell me the answer to that one ?
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