Example sentences of "of [noun sg] [vb mod] [vb infin] you " in BNC.
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| 1 | Damages for breach of contract should put you as nearly as possible in the position that you would have occupied had your contract been performed properly — but no better . |
| 2 | When the sane members of your family are tucked up in bed and arcade games are too much for your shattered nerves a game of Patience will help you relax . |
| 3 | ‘ Compared to many other parts of Europe , property in Portugal is relatively low-priced so the extra amount of money would lift you into a different , far higher bracket . |
| 4 | Notwithstanding the fact that this amount of money would buy you any amount of glossy varnish , cheap gold plating , plastic pearl and flamed-maple veneer , these German-made acoustics appear exceptional value . |
| 5 | So I just do n't think that lots of money will give you anything other than an empty wallet and a sound that 's already there . |
| 6 | Steel or silver , clean cut contemporary or simply traditional , a good set of cutlery will stand you in good stead for years to come . |
| 7 | And a nice cup of tea 'll make you feel better . |
| 8 | But that is simplifying it too much ; for it is like learning how to ride a bike : you can read about the technique , but only lots of practice will give you a feel for it and the essential balance you need . |
| 9 | Later this summer , a new industry code of practice will help you find out . |
| 10 | Here are three examples of how a change of thinking can save you from making high scores . |
| 11 | At an ounce or so over 1½ lbs , its lack of weight may surprise you too . |
| 12 | In special circumstances , the law of equity may enable you to seek an injunction or declaration , with a view to restraining your employer from carrying out his threat . |
| 13 | Consider what you would most like to transform , and whether the Lady of Light can help you effect that change . |
| 14 | A change of scene would do you good . |
| 15 | The responses to this kind of question should help you pin-point where to begin . |
| 16 | Three basic pieces of equipment will enable you to perform an enormous variety of exercises to improve your physique or figure . |
| 17 | Understanding sources of error may help you to remember correct forms ( see pp. 116 – 17 ) . |
| 18 | But physically — this type of exercise will do you the world of good . |
| 19 | The mirror image of a helix is a precise replica of it except that no amount of turning will allow you to superimpose one on the other . |
| 20 | IT 'S GONE right off the boil , armchair doctors of satire will inform you now . |
| 21 | The process of budgeting will send you out on more research . |
| 22 | Eating and drinking is particularly good value — you can get a 6 course ‘ Mezes ’ meal , where you get lots of small dishes of Turkish delicacies for about £3 although a good bottle of wine may set you back 70p ! |
| 23 | Which just goes to show how an overload of stress can make you totally irrational , she thought fleetingly . |
| 24 | A friendly face and a wealth of knowledge will greet you at Hastings Tourist Information Centre . |
| 25 | You 've sure had a hard time , Yvonne ; let's hope a copy of PowerPoint will cheer you up . |
| 26 | Furthermore , there are literally only a handful of really big-time string manufacturers in the world , and a short burst of brain-power will lead you to the correct conclusion that there are a lot of companies buying strings in bulk from the big makers and putting their names on them . |
| 27 | Your letter of appointment will tell you if you are a ‘ mobile ’ employee ) ; |
| 28 | BUT FAX MACHINES HAVE PLENTY OF SHORTCOMINGS , AS ANYONE WHO 'S RECEIVED AN INDECIPHERABLE SCRAP OF PAPER WILL TELL YOU . |
| 29 | it 's a bit Shylockish , we want our pound of flesh at the end of this day , now that , the fact that the cost of that pound of flesh will cost you more than this two hundred pound a week |
| 30 | It was frightening how hunger and lack of sleep could make you behave and think like a real bastard . |