Example sentences of "you [vb base] something [to-vb] [pron] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It is our view that this structure is an appropriate one for a project of this kind , following as it does the dictum that , " if you want something to happen you have to institutionalise it " . |
| 2 | I mean if you belong to a church you do something to make it look tidy do n't you ? |
| 3 | Do n't wait until you are burgled before you do something to make your home more secure . |
| 4 | ‘ You have something to ask me ? ’ |
| 5 | ‘ If you have something to tell me , Natasha , I 'd be grateful if — ’ |
| 6 | ‘ I think you have something to tell me . ’ |
| 7 | If I do manage to find some spare time I 'll be studying Spanish because you need something to take your mind off the racing . ’ |
| 8 | ‘ You need something to wake you up , do n't you , young lady ? ’ |
| 9 | Pulling her towards him , he snarled , ‘ I think you need something to cheer you up , lassie . ’ |
| 10 | ‘ And for that you need something to shake him with . |