Example sentences of "[coord] [verb] [not/n't] be [adv] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | One guy said : ‘ Disappear for a while , be difficult and do n't be so available . ’ |
| 2 | ‘ Oh , shut up , ’ Molly said , ‘ and do n't be so selfish . ’ |
| 3 | ‘ Get up at once , Hilda ! and do n't be so rude . ’ |
| 4 | ‘ Sit down , Berndt , and do n't be so childish . |
| 5 | And do n't be too gentle with him . ’ |
| 6 | Watch out for a fairweather friend or a back stabbing buddy Wednesday and do n't be too disappointed or upset if someone you like and admire turns out to be a real rotter with feet of clay . |
| 7 | Watch out for a fair- weather friend or a back stabbing buddy Wednesday and do n't be too disappointed or upset if someone you like and admire turns out to be a real rotter with feet of clay . |
| 8 | But do not be too tamed , ’ he added , pulling her into his arms . |
| 9 | Water quality should be maintained , but do not be too diligent in syphoning off mulm and plant waste , especially near the cave . |
| 10 | This evening is a good time for friendships and romance , but do not be too intense . |
| 11 | This evening is a good time for friendships and romance , but do not be too intense . |
| 12 | Evening is a good time for friendships and romance , but do not be too intense . |
| 13 | There 's a lively accent on finance ; but do n't be too extravagant . |
| 14 | But do n't be too long , will you ? |
| 15 | Be beautiful , but do n't be too nice . ’ |
| 16 | Try to view your work as dispassionately as you would any other programme you might watch on the television — but do n't be too hard on yourself , you are now comparing your efforts with the work of skilled professionals ! |
| 17 | But do n't be too easygoing about allowing your child too much freedom with the baby . |
| 18 | But do n't be too optimistic and do n't imagine that your advice to your daughter will be acceptable . |
| 19 | Have a reasonable answer ready at every point but do n't be too quick to explain yourself Sorry I 'm lecturing . ’ |