Example sentences of "[vb base] [pers pn] be time [pron] " in BNC.
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1 | As we sit to yet another cup of greasy coffee in a steamed-up café I suggest it 's time we got out of all this . |
2 | They say it 's time they were paid for doing a full time job , which dominates their lives and saves the state thirty billion pounds each year … |
3 | ‘ I seriously consider it is time we undertook a job inspection of Her Majesty as an employer , ’ he added . |
4 | As soon as babyhood is over , parents often decide it 's time their toddler Learnt Something . |
5 | I know you 're only doing your duty ; I suppose it 's time I did mine . ’ |
6 | ‘ I suppose it 's time I asked my cousin to leave . |
7 | I 've just had two great jockeys John Francombe and Jonjo O'Neill phone me and they both agree it 's time I got out and I should be pleased they tell me |
8 | ‘ I think it 's time we ventured out on to some grass and a semblance of the real thing , ’ Biddy remarked , fastening her crash-helmet . |
9 | I think it 's time we had a drink . |
10 | I think it 's time we increased surveillance on all arrivals into Finland . ’ |
11 | I think it 's time we bivouacked ’ , I muttered , when we had struggled free of the rope . |
12 | ‘ As a matter of fact , I think it 's time we did another piece on allergies . ’ |
13 | ‘ I think it 's time we stopped poisoning half the land and concreting in the rest . ’ |
14 | That 's why I think it 's time we had a look at his flat . " |
15 | Abruptly Lorne halted in mid-sentence , in mid-spangle , and said , " I think it 's time we talked about the death scene , John . " |
16 | ‘ I think it 's time we went back to the boat . ’ |
17 | ‘ I think it 's time we left , ’ she muttered , standing up and thereby giving him no opportunity to deliver another of his pointed snubs . |
18 | ‘ I think it 's time we got things straight between us , ’ he said grimly . |
19 | ‘ I think it 's time we had further words with our porter friend . ’ |
20 | ‘ I think it 's time we got a few things clear . |
21 | ‘ I think it 's time we got back to work , do n't you ? ’ |
22 | I think it 's time we did some spring — cleaning . ’ |
23 | Matthew said , " I think it 's time we went home , Sara . " |
24 | I think it 's time we were on our way . ’ |
25 | Now if you 're quite ready then I think it 's time we went and put the record straight . |
26 | ‘ I think it 's time we got you something to drink . ’ |
27 | I think it 's time we began fending for ourselves . |
28 | I really think it 's time they allowed me to join . |
29 | think it 's time they |
30 | ‘ I think it 's time I made the acquaintance , ’ he said , and strode confidently over to the entry hatch on the side , umbrella readied for knocking . |