Example sentences of "not [vb pp] the first " in BNC.
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1 | In fact , by Christmas 1988 , after three months solid debate , it had still not completed the first of the five subject areas laid down by Energy Secretary Cecil Parkinson at the start . |
2 | Billingsley rephrased his insolent question as though I had not understood the first version . |
3 | But time 's flying Chris and you still have n't done the first violin , never mind second . |
4 | ‘ You obviously have n't got the first idea when it comes to a relationship … |
5 | ‘ You have n't got the first idea of your impact on my sex , have you ? ’ he demanded . |
6 | No , she has n't drunk the first one yet ! |
7 | You have n't read the first bit though . |