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 ! ’ |