Definition of 'you're'
Examples of 'you're' in a sentence
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Then you can throw the book at me if you're still so minded.
"You're impossible," he said, picking up the channel selector.
If you're using lots of shampoo, shower gel and deodorant and aftershave, look for
paraben-free versions.
You can look a little unsteady on TV when you're agonising over problem gardens.
-- Why should I give you favours when you're not co- operating?
Character and plot don't matter because you're there, in the thick of things.
Great news if you're creaky at the knees.
If you're a student it might induce you to no-platform speakers if you find their
opinions infringe on your feelings.
If you're picky about where you sit, pay your way to the front of the queue.
That will mean they are more likely to nod off as you're reading them a bedtime story,
and then you can tiptoe away.
Example sentences from Collins dictionaries
I take it you're a friend of theirs.
you're five minutes early
Since you're here, we'll start.
I think you're a bit too high and mighty yourself.
have you ever noticed how slowly time passes when you're flying?
`So you're quite recovered now?' she said, smiling at me.
"I'm not getting much out of this course" — "well, you're not putting much into it,
are you?"
You're twisting my words.
It's easy to make friends because you're with people of your own age.
You're a real pro.
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