Example sentences of "do [not/n't] be [vb pp] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | However , you may have to work at floor level , but please do not be tempted to give massage on a bed . |
| 2 | 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 . |
| 3 | Do not be tempted to use the small charge that is already in the battery , as this will run down in seconds . |
| 4 | Do not be tempted to dismiss such corporate homilies as boardroom hokum . |
| 5 | Do not be tempted to take a flat that is too high off the ground and requires the use of a lift . |
| 6 | 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 . |
| 7 | Do not be tempted to overfeed the fish on the last day before leaving ! |
| 8 | Do not be tempted to go to extremes . |
| 9 | 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 . |
| 10 | Do not be tempted to borrow from friends or neighbours , no matter how desperate you are . |
| 11 | Do not be tempted to record every syllable . |
| 12 | Do not be tempted to make too large a frame from cardboard , unless it is very thick indeed . |
| 13 | Do not be tempted to tell him that adults are allowed to swear but children are not . |
| 14 | 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 . |
| 15 | Do not be tempted to throw the toy too far ahead as this will be counter-productive . |
| 16 | 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 . |
| 17 | Do not be tempted to start a harder routine at the beginning as this will almost certainly detract from the potential gains . |
| 18 | ‘ My message to young people is do not be persuaded to carry a weapon . |
| 19 | Do n't be tempted to put off dealing with any items because of pressure of time ; in the long run of the whole transaction you will save time , and possible error too , by preparing all the documents at once , whilst the matter is fresh in your mind . |
| 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 | Concentrate — do n't be tempted to do two things at once . |
| 22 | 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 . |
| 23 | Do n't be tempted to lie in and snooze if you 've had a bad night . |
| 24 | Do n't be tempted to describe it as ‘ reminiscent ’ or ‘ reassuring ’ . |
| 25 | Do n't be tempted to push the stick forward when inverted , as this will kill speed very rapidly . |
| 26 | 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 . |
| 27 | Another warning — do n't be tempted to blow all your redundancy money . |
| 28 | But do n't be tempted to force the foreskin back in an effort to stretch it — you might find that the tight band gets caught behind the head of the penis , impeding the blood flow and making the head of the penis swell alarmingly ( paraphimosis ) . |
| 29 | Do n't be tempted to justify these requests or to give reasons for them . |
| 30 | Do n't be tempted to use up the remains of a summer lawn fertiliser , which will contain too much nitrogen . |