Example sentences of "they [verb] you for the " in BNC.
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1 | It 's very difficult to get professional advice that is apposite — you used to be able to get free advice from the Ministry of Agriculture but now they charge you for the privilege of being told how not to farm . ’ |
2 | An annuity is an arrangement with a financial institution whereby , if you are over retirement age and do not want to leave your property to anyone when you die , they will effectively buy your house from you ( albeit at a bit less than the market price ) , give you guaranteed security of tenure until you die , and turn the money that they pay you for the house into a regular income for life . |
3 | Mm , I 'll go back with him and he 'll wear his bloody shoes when I go back with him , how much they charging you for the repairs ? |
4 | Did they charge you for the ? |
5 | Suppose you 're an expert document examiner outside the service and they call you for the defence . |