Example sentences of "be [adv prt] [prep] them [to-vb] " in BNC.
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1 | For although teachers will find descriptions in dictionaries and grammars of immense value as sources of reference , ultimately it will be up to them to decide on how theoretical ideas are to be applied and evaluated in the pedagogic treatment of language . |
2 | McHale revealed : ‘ Basically , it 's down to them to come here and impress . |
3 | And that it 's up to them to do the research , to listen to advisers , parents , other students and so on , but at the end of the day it 's them that 's got to go and do the course . |
4 | One puts one 's work before the public and it 's up to them to respond . |
5 | Chairman , erm , as I understand it this afternoon is , is a free vote and I , for that reason end there , I hope that persuade any waverers er one way , erm , at the moment we 've got agreements with tenants and it 's up to them to decide what to do with their land . |
6 | It 's up , it 's up to them to clean their act up . |
7 | So I think they 're right to be suspicious , and it 's right for those people who feel they have a role it 's up to them to make it appear interesting and to show them the relevance . |
8 | But they got us into this mess , it 's up to them to get us out of it . |
9 | ‘ It 's the clash which everyone in boxing wants to see but it 's up to them to get back in touch with us . ’ |
10 | ‘ It is up to them to put a high priority on bringing arrears quickly under control . |
11 | 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 . |
12 | ‘ We have now given the police and the courts powers , it is up to them to use them . ’ |
13 | 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 . |
14 | It is up to them to make the first move . ’ |
15 | It was up to them to prove their case . |