Example sentences of "i [be] die for a " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Well , that 's an artful way to get me to wait on you , ’ interrupted Sally-Anne frankly , ‘ and I suppose , since you are so cunning , and I am dying for a drink , you might have your way — perhaps a bonus on my wages might be an idea , seeing that I shall be doing this out of hours . ’ |
| 2 | ‘ I 'm dying for a cup of tea , ’ Charlie announced . |
| 3 | There was a moment of silence , and then the old lady , her tone returning to normal , looked at Grace as she said , ‘ Now , Grace , when the meal is over and there 's all this tosh about the ladies rising so the men can enjoy their port and cigars , here 's one who is staying behind because I 'm dying for a cigarette . |
| 4 | ‘ I 'm dying for a smoke . |
| 5 | ‘ I 'm dying for a swim , ’ Henrietta panted . |
| 6 | Nothing has gone down my throat , in fact I 'm dying for a beer , I have n't had a drink all morning |
| 7 | I 'm dying for a cig ! |
| 8 | ‘ He said , ‘ I was dying for a pint so when I saw the pub I decided to land and come in . ’ ‘ |