Example sentences of "[adv] to [pers pn] [verb] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Yet it is sometimes easy to be dazzled by the well-intentioned enthusiasm of a Vicki Hearne , or by false philosophy , into misunderstanding or down-playing the differences , and because it comes naturally to us to say that both we and the dog are angry , or frightened , we conclude that what goes for the human must go for the animal , making certain allowances for sensuous and anatomical variations . |
| 2 | Between now and Sunday it 's down to you to decide that you definitely want to go ahead and be confirmed . |
| 3 | You would just say things that pop in to you mind and er it 's essential of course , if you 're gon na do dream analysis properly , that you must obey that rule . |
| 4 | I have no quantitative evidence for this , and the reasons are a matter for speculation , but the difficulties some users have in getting through to us show that a remarkable degree of persistence is sometimes demanded . |
| 5 | I went over to him wondering if something was wrong or if he was just being lazy . |
| 6 | In her confusion , as she continued the preparations for the meal , she looked over to him to ascertain that she had not given offence . |
| 7 | It has been said that an order of mandamus ought not to he made if the respondent is doing all it reasonably can to remedy its breach of duty . |
| 8 | Everyone close to her knew that Elinor 's unspoken dream was that Miranda — her only remaining unmarried granddaughter — should marry into the British aristocracy . |
| 9 | The phone on the wall close to her rang and she picked it up at the second ring . |
| 10 | They knew all the people entering the hall , and those that occupied seats close to them smiled and spoke to them . |
| 11 | The villagers close to it believed that the Dark Ireland was about to ride into the world , but only Medoc rode out , astride a coal-black horse , with Maeve thrown across the saddle before him . |
| 12 | The Clown was racing alongside and Lollo and I were showing off to him whooing and waving . |
| 13 | It was up to her to rectify that as best she could . |
| 14 | Now it was up to her to prove that Josey was right . |
| 15 | It was up to her to try and work out a plan of escape , but without expert help that was n't going to be easy . |
| 16 | look into this erm we always consult with the water authorities on any planning application and it is up to them to say whether there should be flooding or not . |
| 17 | First , it is up to them to ensure that " an effective system of medical audit is in place " ( DOH 1989 : 6 ) and agree its overall form with the profession locally . |
| 18 | Robbo quite rightly got his chance and it was up to me to decide whether I wanted to fight for my place or not . |
| 19 | Just before we were to go upstairs to be photographed , an agitated Nigel Lawson came up to me saying that he wanted a word . |
| 20 | It is not up to us to forget or forgive the crime that Germany committed only a few decades ago ; the only ones who might have done so died on the battlefield or , worse yet , in the gas chambers . |
| 21 | Ryan was one of our own , you might say , came from the village , so it was up to us to try and put it right . |
| 22 | In summary : ‘ I explain what I think of your performance but after that it 's up to you to respond and I 'll listen constructively . ’ |
| 23 | It was up to you to see that you were justified . |
| 24 | So it is up to you to see that this does not happen , by creating circumstances in which they can continue to develop their relationship ‘ which his mother has every right to expect to be an on-going one , even in her old age . |
| 25 | Matilda stays where she is and it is up to you to see that she behaves herself . ’ |
| 26 | ‘ Well , it would be entirely up to you to decide whether that really is the best way to go about solving this problem . |
| 27 | Your imagination is possibly one of the greatest gifts you possess and it is up to you to cherish and improve it . |
| 28 | You are running this council and it up to you to ensure that you do not create employ because if that is what you 're admitting to you 're |
| 29 | But if she thinks it 's worth the risk , then it 's up to you to try and contain that risk — make sure there 's nothing to trip over , and that someone who can react quickly is on hand to give tactful support where necessary . |
| 30 | He came rushing across the garden while she sewed and she called out to him to come and try the sleeves . |