Example sentences of "[vb base] [not/n't] expect a [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | If you have had a weight problem for a long time , do not expect a miracle in a few weeks . |
| 2 | A rhetorical question is a question you ask in order to create an effect ; you do not expect an answer and instead offer one yourself . |
| 3 | You do n't expect a response . ’ |
| 4 | ‘ I do n't expect a lot of polish , ’ protested Lydia . |
| 5 | ‘ Do n't expect a miracle , ’ I smiled back . |
| 6 | Milkmen and plumbers do n't expect a gratuity . ’ |
| 7 | Do n't expect a sales person to do the job of analysing your requirements because in general it is just too difficult a task . |
| 8 | You do n't expect a woman with a young family to simply walk out . ’ |
| 9 | Do n't expect a jug , although the further you reach the better the hold feels . |
| 10 | You do n't expect a doctor to give you drugs that are gon na drive you mad . |
| 11 | ‘ After a period of rationalisation we are now in good shape to take advantage of improving markets as the recession comes to an end but we do n't expect an upturn until 1994 , ’ said chief executive . |
| 12 | " Now , I do n't expect an answer just now , but if I do n't know by dinner tonight , I am dismissing the entire staff without reference . |