Example sentences of "tell [pers pn] [conj] you [adv] [vb base] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I told you before you just do flat land . |
| 2 | But I shall never lead a normal life because I 'm so short — we 're both short — that 's why Tilda stands on the deck half the day , it 's because somebody told her that you only grow taller while you 're standing up . |
| 3 | If anyone claims to be from the Gas Board , Electricity Board , council , or any such body , keep the chain on the door and tell them that you only admit such people by appointment . |
| 4 | but I tell you if you ever get to the stage where you are , are a hundred percent that 'll close deals , that 's your best close of the lot |
| 5 | Each time it comes up with a reason , just smile and lovingly tell it that you now wish to give up your old payoffs , and believe that life is full of joy . |
| 6 | ‘ Are you telling me that you still suspect him ? ’ |
| 7 | I was telling you but you never listen . |
| 8 | Do you mean to tell me that you never see any case of obstruction , street shouting , begging , carts and cycles with no lights , no offences against the motor car laws , or in other words , that everybody — men , women , and children — know the laws so well that they can avoid the many pit-falls ? |
| 9 | I shall not force you to tell me if you still consider it would be contrary to your country 's interests to do so . ’ |