Example sentences of "to tell [pers pn] [to-vb] [pos pn] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Copleys had gone upstairs to take their afternoon rest and for a moment she wondered whether to tell them to lock their bedroom door . |
| 2 | The Party loved it , they gave him a standing ovation and Mr Kinnock went back for an encore to tell them to save their strength for the election . |
| 3 | Forget it , I said , For a moment I thought he was going to tell me to sling my hook . |
| 4 | ‘ And he said to tell you to remember his motto . ’ |
| 5 | Wanted you to tell her to follow her heart , or some such rubbish . ’ |