Example sentences of "to get a [adj] deal " in BNC.
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1 | I know they are all going to get a great deal out of this experience , I am deeply grateful for all the help that is being given them , they have had such a worrying time , I do not think one of them could have had a holiday this year without help , but I have faith to think it will be a good investment for the WEA . |
2 | As it says in the article You own house and live in Surrey your surviving spouse is not going to get a great deal of the house . |
3 | What was remarkable about this state of affairs , however , was not the difficulties of parliamentary control that the executive experienced , but its ability , even in those difficult conditions , to get a great deal of legislation passed and to remain in office . |
4 | However , for someone supposed to be very clever , he seemed to get a great deal of pleasure out of ordinary things . |
5 | It would , however , be hard to justify spending £99.00 unless it is likely to get a great deal of use . |
6 | Nothing but bills as usual — she did n't seem to get a great deal else these days . |
7 | Whilst at Abu Sueir I managed to get a great deal of tennis but my rugger was curtailed slightly , I played for a scratch side called the Canal Zone but was not allowed to take part in away matches because of the time I would have to spend away from the course due to travelling . |
8 | The Norweigan international goalkeeper has had contract talks with chief executive Terry Venables and looks set to get a new deal after a string of brilliant performances . |
9 | Women tend to get a raw deal from the movies . |
10 | James May , who heads an advisory service , says small businesses do seem to get a raw deal . |
11 | To get a fair deal you need to be fully aware of your legal entitlements and the extent to which you can influence your own destiny . |
12 | The other , which seems to be an obsession for the Prime Minister , was his odd crusade to get a fair deal for the oppressed users of motorway service stations . |