Example sentences of "but i [verb] it to " in BNC.

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1 But I liken it to an opposition party in a parliament , or a critical press ; acting as a consclence and a brake , but not in power and unlikely to assume it .
2 I ca n't read , but I took it to the priest and he read it to me . ’
3 But I owed it to Jacques and Marie-Christine .
4 Carrying a tray of glasses would have been easier if the floor had been stable but I made it to the far end with only a lurch or two and delivered the goods as required .
5 It is quite adequately furnished but I wish it to be in really bon ton .
6 And er that 's how I performed the , but I kept it to myself all these years you know and never told anybody what I 'd done because I think it was terrible .
7 Could you please make these adjustments for the next matrix list which I realise will not be for some time and , in fact , by that time Karen will be off on maternity leave but I leave it to you whether you want to slot in Joan and Jane for that period .
8 Britain does have a future as part of the EC but I want it to be prosperous again in its own right .
9 I 've written a letter to my Member of Parliament , but I want it to be clear at headquarters . ’
10 ‘ I do n't know who has this map , but I want it to be kept secret , even from me and Mr Arrow .
11 Of course I 'll get the restaurant to cater , but I want it to be intimate — just the two of us on the balcony .
12 But I believe it to be true that in many corners of Christendom spiritual warfare is no longer a central concern .
13 and I sent some money for , but I mentioned it to Peter
14 But I gave it to him you know .
15 I know it 's done in offices all the time , but I found it to be quite a project .
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