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 . |