Example sentences of "give it a little [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Now we 'll just give it a little bit of lift . |
| 2 | ‘ If so , give it a little milk to keep it quiet . ’ |
| 3 | Just give it a little tap . |
| 4 | What we 're trying to do is to write cricket bats , so that when we throw up an idea and give it a little knock , it might … travel … |
| 5 | They should be doing that work , if they 're asking us to design a remit , price it and then they 're using that remit to get prices from other people , er I would suggest that , that we perhaps ought to have words with our clients on that basis a and say we 're quite happy to tender in competition but erm i you ought to give it a little bit of thought before you actually put the thing . |
| 6 | A worker stimulates the grub to produce its silk by giving it a little squeeze . |
| 7 | She let her hand stray to his cheek , giving it a little pat . |
| 8 | And when my father gives it a little thought he 'll realise it is now September and that my time off is likely to creep into next year , which will make a much longer period owing to me . ’ |
| 9 | He tightened his grip on Dougal 's arm and gave it a little shake . |
| 10 | Luke came into view and put his arms round the woman ; he smoothed her hair with one hand , then gave it a little tug — reassurance , a reminder : I love you . |