Example sentences of "if it [is] only [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | One of the great bonuses of The Third Age is time — time to spare for other people , even if it is only to listen to what they have to say . |
| 2 | ( Ends sufficient in themselves , it will be remembered , include for us anything chosen however briefly for its own sake , even if it is only lazing in a deckchair in the sun . ) |
| 3 | If you have a really bad cellulite problem I suggest you follow the diet and try and take some sensible form of daily exercise even if it is only walking the dog for a couple of miles . |
| 4 | ‘ The play is a hotch-potch of fairytale and modern juvenile humour , which , even if it is only designed for children , has very little appeal , ’ he wrote . |
| 5 | All of us like to receive support from others when we have a problem , even if it is only talking things over with friends . |
| 6 | Not all people who decide to work from home will be lucky enough to have a ready-made office space and they will need to make changes in their accommodation , even if it is only finding a place to keep the computer and the phone . |
| 7 | You recognise the anger you feel against your parents , but at this stage there 's little point in contacting them if it 's only to unload your bitterness . |
| 8 | ‘ Do n't worry , Mrs Aggie , ’ she said ; ‘ I 'll get me own back on her before I leave this place , you 'll see , if it 's only kicking her shins . ’ |
| 9 | Even if it 's only to give you the confidence you know |
| 10 | But , if it 's only hanging by a thread , let it fall apart and build something new from the components . |
| 11 | Er , certainly I 'm sure Rachel shares her information , even if it 's only to say , you ca n't watch that because something else is on Channel Four at the same time . |
| 12 | As one church planter has said : ‘ When Jesus comes back , I want to be doing something for God , even if it 's only making mistakes . ’ |
| 13 | They 've liaised with other organisations to make sure I 've got somebody coming in , even if it 's only to make me something to eat . |
| 14 | Even if it 's only stretching out your hand to receive the gift , it 's something yo you all of us have to do . |