Example sentences of "your [noun] but [pers pn] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ Look , sonny , it sticks out a mile that you want to get something off your chest but you 're scared to hell what will happen to you if you do . |
| 2 | Oh that was really so I 'll swear , I do n't know what that was that , that clump that was in your hair but it was , oh god ! |
| 3 | I was just gon na say you got a purple tint in your hair but I can see what it is now ! |
| 4 | There 's another =nother thing about any course but particularly this one where there 's sort of lots of subjects and a bit of overlap it is difficult to get a good system for organizing your notes but it is essential . |
| 5 | ‘ I 'm not questioning your judgement but I have to ask whether in view of what followed you have had any doubts ? ’ |
| 6 | They 've all been joining in singing a Christmas carol but you have given me an idea for your present but you 'll have to hurry though - it 's Christmas Eve . |
| 7 | So I said what have you got it all then ? she 's bought your present but she ca n't post it . |
| 8 | I enclose a Statement showing the approximate sums involved in connection with your purchase but you will appreciate that these to do not take into account any apportionment of general and water rates . |
| 9 | You paid your money but you also paid your coupons — ensuring some stab at equality and some effort or control . |
| 10 | It wo n't cut your premiums but it may cut the risk of theft . |
| 11 | And the pleadings bundle which I 've got also seems to be erm from your side but it 's er seems to be the trial bundle that was lodged with the court rather than the one that you 've a different order and different pagination . |
| 12 | It is safe as houses you do n't forfeit it it 's entirely you can claim it when your due but you can leave it there for us |
| 13 | we will provide you with a new schedule for your guidance but you do not have to complete it unless you want to . |
| 14 | ‘ I do not doubt your innocence but you must go and clear your name . ’ |
| 15 | ‘ Mrs Passmore , I do n't want to add to your distress but I have to ask you whether , in your opinion , it is likely that Mr Riddle had relations with other women or with one other woman ? ’ |
| 16 | Making a claim may be the last thing on your mind but it is a good idea to ask your intermediary about the quality of the claims service given by an insurance company . |
| 17 | It does n't restore your loss but it does remove your fear . |
| 18 | I do n't expect Scott and Emma will come in your car but I would just go with you if that 's okay . |
| 19 | The use of visual aids can be helpful to your talk but they are an aid and should not substitute for what you intend to say . |
| 20 | We appreciate your concern in allowing ‘ strangers ’ to live in your home but it is better to have your home cared for rather than leaving it empty . |
| 21 | Now , I know it is sometimes bad to be very narrow in your outlook but I think it was a good idea to focus on , we consider as a pretty high priority and make as much progress as we can , without forgetting other things and try and teach ourselves to do something within a fairly short space of time . |
| 22 | ‘ Look here , Jenna , he may be your stepbrother but you do n't know him from Adam . |
| 23 | You do not have to spend much money on these items for basic hacking and general enjoyment of your horse/pony but you could spend hundreds of pounds for the best . |
| 24 | ‘ I know you are worried about your work but you ca n't go limping around Palma like that . |
| 25 | I said ‘ I know that , you have your work but I have my work too . |
| 26 | We may be in your household but we work under the direct orders of the Lord Cardinal . ’ |
| 27 | You did your business but it was great fun at the same time . ’ |
| 28 | This will depend on your business but it is likely to be Legal/Rational |
| 29 | Miss Taylor , I think everybody is talking about your appearance but I think you 're one of the greatest actresses in the world and I 've enjoyed a lot of your films . |
| 30 | If you do so , you will not only build up more savings for your retirement but you also enjoy full tax relief on these contributions . |