Example sentences of "say [indef pn] to the [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | the first thing is to understand the object before you : as long as you think that the corkscrew was meant for opening tins or the cathedral for entertaining tourists you can say nothing to the purpose about them . |
| 2 | The Admiralty would probably say something to the effect that Crabb was testing highly secret equipment that could not be discussed in detail and had unfortunately drowned . |
| 3 | Frequently couples at their golden wedding celebration will say something to the effect of ‘ we made it a point never to go to bed angry ’ . |
| 4 | Police added : ‘ She did not say anything to the boy 's aunt and left no notes before leaving . |
| 5 | And do n't worry , we wo n't say anything to the stationmaster about yesterday . ’ |
| 6 | Did you say anything to the effect that Lawrence was being harboured at the flat at or did he merely say he was concerned for the safety of the occupier ? |
| 7 | ‘ It 'll be just as well if you do n't say anything to the group about it . |