Example sentences of "i do [not/n't] mean to " in BNC.
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| 1 | Having said this , let me try to make clear what I do not mean to be claiming in this section , lest I be taken to be arguing for more than I intend to be . |
| 2 | ‘ But I do not mean to ! ’ |
| 3 | I do not mean to be offensive to the hon. Member for Sherwood when I say that he has entertained us with his prepared briefs in many of our coal debates , but that it is a bit rich of him continually to criticise the contraction of the coal industry when he has supported many of his Government 's policies on the industry . |
| 4 | I do n't mean to be rude , but how on earth are you going to find another job the way unemployment is now ? |
| 5 | ‘ I do n't mean to of fend , ’ he said smiling . |
| 6 | Do n't go — I do n't mean to be nasty , |
| 7 | I 'm sorry , dear boy , I do n't mean to be rude . |
| 8 | I do n't mean to , but keep doing it . ’ |
| 9 | ‘ I do n't mean to be nasty or anything but I do n't really think we could work together , do you ? ’ |
| 10 | Many beginners have difficulty in bending the knee , and I do n't mean to their art tutor ! |
| 11 | ‘ I do n't mean to . |
| 12 | I 'm sorry , I do n't mean to be rude . ’ |
| 13 | I do n't mean to be . |
| 14 | ‘ Forgive me , Tilly , I do n't mean to dismay you , but you have no understanding of how urgently these matters press . |
| 15 | I — I do n't mean to . |
| 16 | I do n't mean to , it 's just the way my pen slants . |
| 17 | ‘ I do n't mean to be presumptuous , ’ he continues . |
| 18 | ‘ I 'm sorry — I do n't mean to , ’ she said sadly , then stifled a sigh while realising that slowly and surely he was ruining what had been precious moments . |
| 19 | ‘ I 'm sure I do n't mean to , ’ said Granny Morkie , and sniffed . |
| 20 | No , but I do n't mean to be patronizing . |
| 21 | You feel like you let yourself down , what how would you say you let yourself down , I do n't mean to be specific but in what way did you let yourself down |
| 22 | I do n't mean to be horrible or anything but he really gets on my nerves ! |
| 23 | No you 'll have a good time , seriously , it sounds like I 'm putting you off , I do n't mean to , it 's not |
| 24 | ‘ I did not mean to be unkind . ’ |
| 25 | ‘ I did not mean to be selfish . |
| 26 | I 'm sorry , Jeff , I did n't mean to be patronizing . ’ |
| 27 | After a moment 's pause he said : ‘ I did n't mean to be crabby — about not wanting to come . ’ |
| 28 | I did n't mean to . |
| 29 | Mrs Clinton was quoted as saying : ‘ Nobody knows better than I do the pain that can be caused by discussing rumours , even in private conversations , and I did n't mean to be hurtful to anyone . ’ |
| 30 | ‘ I did n't mean to … er … a sick slave is nobody 's asset … er … it wo n't pay for an ounce of sugar … um … for the home trade … ’ |