Example sentences of "take you at " in BNC.

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1 Going to South America , it would take you at least thirty-six hours to get to Lima , for example , in some clapped-out old aircraft .
2 But one day I may take you at your word , ’ she said darkly .
3 His smile broadened as he said , ‘ Thank you , Mrs Robson ; I might take you at your word . ’
4 ‘ I might take you at your word — ’
5 ‘ I did n't take you at all , ’ he returned swiftly .
6 Erm what we would like and I 'm taking you at taking your statement er as you made it .
7 And I have half a mind to take you at your word , give you what you seem to want and turn you out of my house after I have finished with you . ’
8 ‘ I never know whether to take you at your word , Lavinia .
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