Example sentences of "do n't [be] [adj] by " in BNC.
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| 1 | 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 . ’ |
| 2 | Do n't be impressed by high-powered , large-capacity air cleaners — they 're not necessarily the most efficient . |
| 3 | 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 . |
| 4 | And on the bedside table , facing the sleeper : ‘ Do n't be alarmed by any irregular thudding noise in the night . |
| 5 | Do n't be embarrassed by your dandruff problem . |
| 6 | Do n't be frightened by hearing the sound of your own voice magnified . |
| 7 | Do n't be confused by the Japanese ensign on this one … its owner , the pop star Gary Numan , says he wanted to be different . |
| 8 | Keep problem centred and do n't be side-tracked by personal attacks or distractions . |
| 9 | Do n't be surprised by label names like Rosa Muscat , Auxerrois , Kerner/Kerning , Huxelvaner and others . |