Example sentences of "but do n't [be] [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Avoid quiches , pasties and meat pies , but do n't be shy of the ubiquitous baked potato . |
| 2 | BUT DO N'T BE ALARMED — most fishkeepers deal more then adequately with their tap water by adding a conditioner and/or by aerating . |
| 3 | But do n't be greedy : a fund with a 7 per cent to 8 per cent yield is likely to produce a much better capital gain over time than one with a higher yield . |
| 4 | but do n't be stupid |
| 5 | But do n't be dismayed — this is unimportant provided that you have learnt during your studies how to find out for yourself , to think for yourself and to express yourself . |
| 6 | Use the table below for guidance , but do n't be afraid to ask your stockist . |
| 7 | ‘ But do n't be afraid of me . |
| 8 | ‘ But do n't be afraid , Sarah . |
| 9 | But do n't be afraid . |
| 10 | But do n't be surprised if the answer 's no . |
| 11 | It looks clean enough , but do n't be surprised if your fever gets worse after that primitive treatment . |
| 12 | But do n't be surprised if people think that you 're esoteric , people think that you 're not doing anything worthwhile , people think that you 're , are rather scared of what you 're doing there , and people wo n't support you locally or politically in what you 're doing . |
| 13 | But do n't be overconfident about what others will understand when making off the cuff remarks to those you know well . |
| 14 | " All right , " she would say , " but do n't be silly about it . " |
| 15 | Well perhaps he is a little bit weird but do n't be silly ! |
| 16 | This applies in your efforts to convince others , but do n't be dour . |
| 17 | You can be funny against yourself … you know what I mean , belittlin' yourself like , but do n't be funny belittlin' anybody else . |
| 18 | Try to make time to put your feet up and switch off but do n't be grouchy if you find it 's all work and no play ! |