Example sentences of "[subord] i [verb] not know better " in BNC.

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1 As he worked , Harry muttered , ‘ If I did n't know better , I 'd say that was your Mr Butler on the bed there . ’
2 If I did n't know better , I 'd say Bolan and Starr were obviously partaking a bit too copiously at this time .
3 ‘ On returning , I mentioned to Ronnie that if I did n't know better — having miscarried only five weeks before — I 'd think I was pregnant , ’ remembers Allison .
4 If I did n't know better I 'd think there was a man on the horizon . ’
5 ‘ I could almost think she were real if I did n't know better , but unfortunately for you and your tales my detective is an expert .
6 If I did n't know better I 'd think he was trying to be as diplomatic possible in order to keep himself in line for the England job .
7 If I did n't know better , I might almost believe you . ’
8 For an instant she told herself she had imagined the almost feral glint behind the long , dark lashes as Niall said casually , ‘ If I did n't know better , I might almost get the idea that you were jealous . ’
9 He gave a cool laugh and drawled , ‘ Well , if I did n't know better , I 'd say you sounded jealous ! ’
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