Example sentences of "but they know [adv] " in BNC.

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1 But they knew too little about him and what they knew was bewildering .
2 Denis made threatening noises , but they knew better than to take him seriously .
3 Probably because it is a bit of a risk but they know full well what their doing , the rules and regulations
4 They may giggle and act as though they have not a serious thought in their heads , but they know exactly what they are up to .
5 GEORGE III is reputed to have said that lawyers do not know much more law than other people , but they know better where to find it .
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