Example sentences of "do n't [be] [adj] [prep] " in BNC.

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1 Do n't be insubordinate with me , ’ said Trentham .
2 Her only admonition was , ‘ Do n't be late for supper . ’
3 Its sense may be seen as an abstract representation of permission ( " give your assent to a party " ) or even of not preventing ( " do n't be indifferent to " ) .
4 This guy just said , ‘ I can bring it here first thing in the morning in a carrier bag , and do n't be clever by saying that you do n't want it . ’
5 Do n't be pert with me , miss .
6 You made the supreme sacrifice of your life for your work last night , so do n't be shy about admitting it .
7 Avoid quiches , pasties and meat pies , but do n't be shy of the ubiquitous baked potato .
8 Please , do n't be mean to her on my behalf .
9 Do n't be over-suspicious of your children .
10 Do n't be impressed by high-powered , large-capacity air cleaners — they 're not necessarily the most efficient .
11 Do n't be polite to me , right ?
12 Do n't be sarcastic with me matey .
13 ‘ Or woman — do n't be sexist about it , Paul . ’
14 The Mail , Express and Sunday Times were worried about its effect on moral standards , but the majority of the national press were most favourable , particularly the Daily Mirror which exclaimed , ‘ Do n't be shocked by this Report .
15 So do n't be hesitant about raising any questions you may have .
16 Do n't be arch with me , Mike .
17 Do n't be sorry for me , I do n't want your pity ! ’
18 And on the bedside table , facing the sleeper : ‘ Do n't be alarmed by any irregular thudding noise in the night .
19 Do n't be bashful about telling folk how you feel for a loved one 's advice and experience will soon put your mind at rest .
20 Is nothing important to you , do n't be smart with me is nothing important .
21 ‘ Please do n't be angry with me , ’ he said , with humble directness , and I was sorry at once .
22 Do n't be angry with me , Raoul , please .
23 Please do n't be angry with me , sir ! ’
24 ‘ Oh James , do n't be angry with me today , ’ cried Sybil .
25 ‘ Oh James , do n't be angry with me today , ’ cried Sybil Vane .
26 Do n't be angry with me .
27 Do n't be angry at me .
28 Do n't be different to me , Frankie .
29 Do n't be more of an idiot than you can help , Folly .
30 Do n't be cross with him .
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