Example sentences of "[v-ing] yourself into " in BNC.
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| 1 | Firing off a writ or an unfair dismissal application may make you feel better for a little while , but you should think carefully before launching yourself into a full-scale battle . |
| 2 | If you are well practised in a careful approach , having learned the art of blending yourself into the background and moving with the silence and stealth of a hungry alley-cat , then you will soon be close enough to identify them as chub . |
| 3 | Physical exercise is becoming known as a valuable tool in treating depression , and if you find that hard to believe just try forcing yourself into a vigorous half hour 's sport , jogging or even just a brisk walk next time you feel low , and note the lift in your mood afterwards . |
| 4 | Turning yourself into an animal — ’ His arm flew up . |
| 5 | If you 're lying in bed trying to go to sleep and you 're screwing yourself into a ball of self-disgust , you 're gon na find the sheets get colder and your limbs get stiffer , and if you do n't break the mood you 'd be better out of bed . |
| 6 | But I hope you wo n't go getting yourself into trouble , " she added , and Patrick burst out laughing : the phrase and the accent were his mother 's . |
| 7 | Because I 've had enough of it all my life what with one thing and another , and what I mean is , I do n't want you getting yourself into trouble trying to mind my back when I 'm OK really , and you 'll just land yourself in it doing the unnecessary . ’ |
| 8 | He sounded almost admiring , but then went and spoilt it all by adding , ‘ Although I suppose if you 've gone through life getting yourself into situations like this you would be bound to develop a fairly strong streak of subbornness by now . ’ |
| 9 | When Pietro told us that you were going on the pay-off I felt that you should know what you were getting yourself into . ’ |
| 10 | You were getting yourself into a whole load of trouble , Fran , and I needed to ensure that there would be someone around to look after you when I could n't be . |
| 11 | I thought you were getting yourself into trouble there again , but you tell me he ca n't be listening to you . |
| 12 | Until you know someone , you should beware of putting yourself into a position where you may be trapped , pestered , or embarrassed . |
| 13 | Try putting yourself into the other person 's shoes . |
| 14 | ‘ It is rather like tackling a marathon without training or throwing yourself into a game of squash when you are out of condition . |
| 15 | I thought if someone brought you to your senses , before it was too late , you 'd have a chance , instead of throwing yourself into any trouble that came along . |
| 16 | There are other interest hedging products , such as interest rate options , which allow you , at a price , to benefit from favourable movements in interest rates without locking yourself into future rates should these prove unfavourable . |
| 17 | You 're working yourself into a state . |