Example sentences of "[prep] telling [pers pn] that you " in BNC.
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| 1 | " He could have given me a ticking off , considering that he 'd gone to the trouble of telling me that you were coming . |
| 2 | It 's the only dignified way of telling them that you 're not going to be made a fool of any longer and you 're not going to be dragged down to their level . ’ |
| 3 | If you find yourself panting after climbing the stairs , or stiff after unaccustomed physical work , such as gardening , it 's nature 's way of telling you that you could benefit from extra exercise . |
| 4 | Max has a very funny way of telling you that you should try a different approach . |
| 5 | ‘ I do hope you 're not working up to telling me that you wo n't be able to pay me what I 'm due ? |
| 6 | ‘ Only because I realised I never did get around to telling you that you are , without question , the most insolent , wilful , egocentric human being I 've ever met ! ’ |