Example sentences of "[vb base] [not/n't] be tempt " in BNC.
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1 | If you find that you are making no gains in size whatsoever , do not be tempted to do more exercises or repetitions because this could lead to overtraining . |
2 | Do not be tempted to start a harder routine at the beginning as this will almost certainly detract from the potential gains . |
3 | Do not be tempted to dismiss such corporate homilies as boardroom hokum . |
4 | A note of warning : do not be tempted to wash the mud off potatoes with a hose , as they will not store well in the clamp if you do . |
5 | However , you may have to work at floor level , but please do not be tempted to give massage on a bed . |
6 | Do not be tempted to tell him that adults are allowed to swear but children are not . |
7 | Do not be tempted to go to extremes . |
8 | Do not be tempted to take a flat that is too high off the ground and requires the use of a lift . |
9 | Do not be tempted to borrow from friends or neighbours , no matter how desperate you are . |
10 | Do not be tempted to use a hair drier , for instance , as this will simply blow dust onto the board and also create unevenness in the lacquer . |
11 | Do not be tempted to overfeed the fish on the last day before leaving ! |
12 | Do not be tempted to use the small charge that is already in the battery , as this will run down in seconds . |
13 | Although individual funds may permit more fish , please do not be tempted , unless these funds extend to progressively larger tanks are required ! |
14 | Remember that puppies tire much more quickly than older dogs , so do not be tempted to overdo training in these early stages , since this will just be counter-productive . |
15 | Do not be tempted to throw the toy too far ahead as this will be counter-productive . |
16 | Do not be tempted to make too large a frame from cardboard , unless it is very thick indeed . |
17 | Do not be tempted to record every syllable . |
18 | Mix a sufficient quantity to make the effort worthwhile , but do not be tempted to mix a vast quantity each time as it will be difficult to get the mix of even consistency . |
19 | Do n't be tempted to use up the remains of a summer lawn fertiliser , which will contain too much nitrogen . |
20 | Take cash and valuables with you at all times ; never leave your motorhome unlocked ; stick to main roads , and do n't be tempted to go exploring down minor ones . |
21 | You are responsible for the child at school and not the parents so do n't be tempted to pass the buck . |
22 | Concentrate — do n't be tempted to do two things at once . |
23 | If there is one day in the week on which you visit your mother-in-law and work an evening shift , do n't be tempted to do the week 's shopping in a crowded supermarket en route . |
24 | ( Note : do n't be tempted to use filter floss as a gravel tidy substitute as it will become fully clogged and impenetrable to water in a very few months . ) |
25 | Mincemeat often contains raw animal suet , so always store any uncooked mincemeat in the fridge and do n't be tempted to taste it before cooking . |
26 | Do n't be tempted by uncooked cake or pudding mixture — it contains raw eggs . |
27 | Do n't be tempted to practise specific exercises in between doing other jobs or to demonstrate a particularly good exercise to a friend . |
28 | If you are , I hope you 'll do as I did and be careful with yourself and do n't be tempted to take risks . |
29 | At this stage , do n't be tempted to try to turn the model as this will inevitably lead you into a difficult situation with which you will not be able to cope . |
30 | Do n't be tempted to push the stick forward when inverted , as this will kill speed very rapidly . |