Example sentences of "can [verb] you [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Erm that can make you of course more hungry . |
| 2 | ‘ If you 're being checked out by someone the fact that they can compare you with a photo is so satisfying that you 're on your way before you know it . ’ |
| 3 | so the maximum that we can cover you for is seventy percent of your annual salary . |
| 4 | Oh they can sack you on the works . |
| 5 | In that case , perhaps I can consult you about the other unpleasant incident . ’ |
| 6 | Do n't forget to use a sunscreen on overcast days — clouds or a breeze can fool you into thinking the sun is weaker than it really is . |
| 7 | One bullet in the wrong place can cripple you for life or send your blood gushing on to the pavement . |
| 8 | ‘ I can throw you out myself should the need arise . |
| 9 | But I 've no idea what can prepare you for Father 's reactions . |
| 10 | ‘ No matter how well briefed you 've been ’ , he says , ‘ nothing can prepare you for the shock of international rugby . |
| 11 | NOTHING THAT Ministry have ever recorded can prepare you for what the band are like live . |
| 12 | But there is nothing on land that can prepare you for the profusion of shapes and colours of the corals themselves . |
| 13 | At a distance the effect of the pyramids is aesthetic ; close up , simply astonishment , for nothing can prepare you for their scale . |
| 14 | It does n't just focus on giving birth in a pool , but looks at how swimming and water exercises can prepare you for labour , and how water can help you and your baby in the bonding process . |
| 15 | Nothing can prepare you for the shock . |
| 16 | I can introduce you to several of my acquaintance . ’ |
| 17 | I can introduce you to the right people , if you 're interested . |
| 18 | ‘ But I can introduce you to him . ’ |
| 19 | We have too many clients to list , but we can introduce you to some of them , confident that they can testify to the quality and effectiveness of what we do . |
| 20 | We can do all that and I can introduce you to a few people . ’ |
| 21 | If I find I can trust you to be sensible . ’ |
| 22 | These are the sort of things we 'd say to a good person in a formal situation , erm , you 're reliable , trustworthy , you know , we can rely on you to do a good job for us , doing your job well and with enthusiasm , when left in charge there 's been no problems , you 're responsible and flexible , you 're conscientious , I can trust you for , to do a good job and thank you for your contribution to the team . |
| 23 | If I tell you that I can rid you of the damned spots will ye do what I say ? ’ |
| 24 | But a woman teacher can know you from the inside ; you can not hide from her so easily , or divert her attention . |
| 25 | ’ If you turn thirty-eight degrees to your right , I can direct you to … ’ |
| 26 | 1 can overrule you on this . ’ |
| 27 | Er last years 's were reported er under the er Chairman 's action procedure to the committee and I 'm sure the county secretary can assist you with a copy of a schedule which was in fact a statutory background paper . |
| 28 | What is to happen and do you have any extra negotiating counters , such as your potential nuisance value as a dissident minority shareholder , which can assist you in persuading the company to be more generous ? |
| 29 | If I can suit you to the Company needs , I know that will be best all round . |
| 30 | I can picture you in your pinafore making gingerbread men . ’ |