Example sentences of "should [vb infin] well [subord] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ You should know better than to ask such a question after all I 've tried to teach you . ’ |
| 2 | That infamous attire strangling his glorious body — really a pastiche of desirability — inspired battalions of people who should know better than to wear Lycra shorts . |
| 3 | You 're not a kid , you should know better than to sniff round other men 's wives . ’ |
| 4 | You should know better than to walk out into strange streets alone . ’ |
| 5 | ‘ Henry should know better than to keep you cooped up with his books . |
| 6 | At your age you should know better than to bring rubbish into the house . |
| 7 | She should perform well while running and reaching , but be docile enough for his family , including young children . |