Example sentences of "to tell [pers pn] all the [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Then she hurried out to the kitchen to tell them all the news . |
| 2 | I did n't know how to begin , so began by assuming that my parents knew where I was and then proceeded to tell them all the details of the food , living conditions , pay and training . |
| 3 | ‘ Now , do you want to tell me all the facts ? ’ |
| 4 | And you 're so anxious to justify yourself , that you answer the question , and then you go on to tell me all the background behind it , and in so doing you give me a lovely piece of information which I did n't actually have when you walked into the room . |
| 5 | Anyhow , if I was to tell you all the ships I was in , you 'd want a sheet o' paper as long as this house . ’ |
| 6 | It would take a million years to tell you all the things I have done , and some of the things I would n't tell even you , ’ she said mischievously , ‘ but it 's great to be home . |
| 7 | You 'll be able to tell her all the news . ’ |