Example sentences of "the idea that you [be] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Much of the psychological pain caused by infertility of either partner comes from the idea that you are not a real man or a real woman if , for any reason , some small part of your reproductive system works inadequately . |
| 2 | Some of you might hide behind the idea that you are ‘ shy ’ . |
| 3 | This , I felt , shrinking with embarrassment , was taking the idea that you are what you eat a sight too literally , and ever since I have distanced myself slightly from that early guide to greens . |
| 4 | ‘ I wonder where on earth I could have got the idea that you are a dishonest , lying , cheating young woman ? |
| 5 | ‘ I ca n't get used to the idea that you 're growing up and can look after yourself . |
| 6 | That was probably another of the reasons why they became so obsessed with loyalty , with the idea that you were part of some élite squad . |
| 7 | How did you how your m mother er come to terms with the idea that you were n't going to go to the county school ? |
| 8 | For an instant she told herself she had imagined the almost feral glint behind the long , dark lashes as Niall said casually , ‘ If I did n't know better , I might almost get the idea that you were jealous . ’ |