Example sentences of "you [modal v] [verb] a few [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Even so , you may need a few stitches . |
| 2 | You may remember a few months before Christmas , I think , that the five District Councils in Oxford County joined together to say that they felt that Government housing policy was failing to deal with the growing housing crisis in Oxfordshire . |
| 3 | ‘ Perhaps you ought to spend a few hours away from the house , ’ Julius suggested , before she had time to stalk off . |
| 4 | What , what do you think , do you think you ought to say a few words to Jack ? |
| 5 | ‘ When I introduce the film this evening you must say a few words too , ’ I said , and he agreed . |
| 6 | Remember the dice will always add at least 2″ to your estimate , and can add up to 10″ , so you should aim a few inches short of your target . |
| 7 | At the same time you might score a few wounds on the enemy , and with a huge rank bonus and bonus from your standard you stand as good a chance as you 're going to get . |
| 8 | If you are short of money , you might get a few pounds for one , but if not , keep them till I return to see you — and our child . ’ |
| 9 | You 'll make a few roubles out of that clock , old lad . |
| 10 | You 'll find a few changes there . ’ |
| 11 | You 'll find a few fish stalls too . |
| 12 | otherwise you 'll put a few spaces then a new line and this will go . |
| 13 | Mind you , you 'd need a few cushions |
| 14 | You 'd like a few freebie games too ? |
| 15 | And sort of , I think it shows a lot the timelessness of , of costume and clothes , because this could be worn , I mean I 'm , you 'd get a few looks , but I mean it could be worn today and it 's quite , it 's awfully Laura Ashley is n't it |
| 16 | ‘ Nevertheless , Mrs Atkins , I would appreciate it if you could answer a few questions down at the station … ’ |
| 17 | Q : Valerie has asked me if you could answer a few questions on her behalf . |
| 18 | We got £110 for doing the gig , but the PA cost us £105 to hire , so we bought beer with the other fiver — and that 's when you could get a few beers for a fiver ! |
| 19 | And you could spend a few days there . |
| 20 | Perhaps , perhaps you could take a few moments to show me the house , your room , where you work ? ’ |
| 21 | It would help if , perhaps , you could take a few days longer to prepare a considered report . " |
| 22 | ‘ That 's my problem , ’ Hari said firmly , ‘ what I want from you is help in making the shoes , perhaps you could work a few evenings for me ? ’ |
| 23 | ‘ I should appreciate it if you would have a few words with her , unless , of course , you approve of such behaviour . |
| 24 | ‘ The dining-room has a most comfortable armchair , if you would like a few minutes , peace . ’ |
| 25 | In time you will gather a few grammes of gold , and you may even hit a ‘ glory hole ’ and fill a phial in a day . |
| 26 | Of course , you will need a few bits and bobs to get started , but Pat can provide a list . |
| 27 | But it 's , we 've got to get them motivated and I 'm asking today , you know , we need more help and if you can spare a few hours a week it would be more than appreciated . |
| 28 | ‘ I think she 's got the attribute that every good cook should have — if you can do a few things really well , stay with those rather than attempt the impossible . ’ |
| 29 | You can expect a few difficulties and the occasional setback . |
| 30 | You can expect a few aches tomorrow , as new exercises usually cause our muscles to respond 48 hours after we do them . |