Example sentences of "but you [vb base] not [verb] to " in BNC.

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1 For some of us , meeting people is difficult but you do not have to be an outgoing , free and easy character in order to learn to meet and get on with new people .
2 But you do not have to be a fusion buff to appreciate Joan Bromberg 's history of an important part of science .
3 For example , if the telephone rings you will probably answer it — but you do not have to .
4 Prices are a bit steep but you do n't go to weddings every day .
5 Anyhow you claim to be in trouble already , but you do n't talk to me , I have to ring up .
6 But you do n't want to be uncomfortable on stage . ’
7 But you do n't want to be a nuisance ?
8 But you do n't want to . ’
9 ‘ Oh , but you do n't want to … ’ she began to deny , but her voice faded when she saw one eyebrow ascend — as if it was unheard-of for anyone to tell him what he wanted or did not want to do .
10 Yeah but no but you do n't want to be a cashier .
11 But you do n't need to be fast to beat a Russian 's footwork , I can assure you . ’
12 The unfashionability of football kits is a fashionable topic but you do n't need to be able to recite the birthdays and middle names of every member of the England '66 squad to have an opinion .
13 But you do n't have to be an Olympic hopeful to enjoy the excitement of sailing dinghies — defined as cabinless boats with retractable centreboards that are kept upright by the weight of the crew .
14 But you do n't have to be as colourful a performer or as vivid a personality as these two to make an interesting subject .
15 At this moment Seb came up and said , ‘ We know you 're all raving , but you do n't have to blooming well parade it , do you ? ’
16 But you do n't have to be on the move to appreciate the advantages promised by the current designs on the market .
17 Of course , some people take hobbies , pastimes and other activities to incredible lengths , but you do n't have to be able to converse knowledgeably about all the different types to enjoy an exquisite bloom .
18 It 's challenging , but you do n't have to be an experienced sailor to have fun .
19 But you do n't have to be so beastly to him , Pickles .
20 Now , they call evidence under a section nine , you , you can agree a section nine statement , prosecution statement , but you do n't have to , right ?
21 But you do n't have to be a racing driver or even very rich to enjoy the Historic Cars .
22 FERGIE may have found it difficult to learn Her Royal Lessons , but you do n't have to be a fitness connoisseur to see that she has learned a thing or two about keeping in Of course her title of the Disappearing Duchess takes on a different meaning now a year ago it referred to her ability to lose five stones of regal flab .
23 Now but you do n't have to but it in fact if , there 's no point that 's it get you
24 But you do n't have to be told to put your socks on do you ?
25 I know it 's new , but you do n't have to be scared of it .
26 But you do n't like to because of the fact you know he 'll be erm sort of lugging it around and you 'd feel you 'd actually have to sort of hurry him up would n't you ?
27 But you do n't like to because of that you know , you 'll be erm , sort of lugging it around and
28 I am sorry to have to disturb you at home , ma'am , but you do n't seem to be connected to the telephone system . ’
29 But you do n't seem to be advocating it as a way forward ?
30 Rex , pardon me , but you do n't seem to be shrugging helplessly or shaking your head .
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