Example sentences of "for [art] few [noun pl] if " in BNC.

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1 Trestles make it all so much easier and safer , and it is worth while having a second one so that everyone can relax for a few minutes if it is proving difficult to align both wings to get the main pins in place .
2 Yes , just for a few questions if you 've gathered your thoughts together .
3 She saw him scowl darkly as he scanned the page , and wondered for a few moments if perhaps , although he could speak her tongue almost as if he 'd been born in her country , he did not read English so well .
4 Oh , and I 'd stay out of the swimming pool for a few days if I were you , unless you can keep your head above water .
5 Throw over a covering of compost , peat , leaves or newspaper , wrap with sacking or cartons , and hardy plants will then be happy enough , for a few weeks if need be .
6 However , delay sowing for a few weeks if conditions are poor .
7 She made a mental note to check the tariff later with the receptionist — there would be little point in living so comfortably for a few weeks if the bill swallowed most of her wages at the end of it .
8 In that case the Lapp had said he would do it for a few drinks if we had any with us .
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