Example sentences of "[v-ing] [det] than you [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Talking too much has the additional disadvantage that you may end up revealing more than you intended , especially if you do not want to draw attention to a lack of relevant expertise , or a past unhappy work experience . |
| 2 | The small print on the contracts is often confusing and you can end up paying more than you thought for longer than you anticipated . |
| 3 | With the current high interest rates , it 's especially important to make sure you 're not paying more than you need for your mortgage . |
| 4 | Do n't want to I want you to learn things but there 's no point in learning everything twice is there or learning more than you need to at the moment . |
| 5 | ‘ Glandular changes can make some people gain weight at the menopause but the commonest cause is eating and drinking more than you need . ’ |
| 6 | If you drink with other people who regularly buy rounds for each other , it 's easy to end up drinking more than you want . |
| 7 | If you are in the habit of drinking more than you think you should , try having two alcohol-free days every week . |
| 8 | You should be sure of why you are using quotations ; they should not be used to show off your reading or to give the impression of knowing more than you do . |