Example sentences of "that [vb mod] [verb] a few " in BNC.

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1 I said , ‘ that should ruffle a few feathers , ’ but she did n't seem the least impressed .
2 That 'll make a few people sit up .
3 That 'll loosen a few apron strings , I guarantee it . "
4 I suppose you could just imagine that ring had slipped off your finger , that would bring a few tears .
5 ‘ God , that would turn a few of them over in their graves up there under the yew trees , ’ Benny 's father had said , but again there was no explanation of why .
6 That will make a few of the men stare . ’
7 The authorities say that will take a few days to put right .
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