Example sentences of "do [not/n't] expect [adj] [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 Do not expect instant results , especially if the baby has diarrhoea or colic — it may take up to two weeks for the baby 's digestive system to return to normal .
2 Even so we do not expect such spells to lead to permanent changes in our lifestyle .
3 But do not expect American protectionists to give up : next year , as domestic demand revives , the deficit will surely widen again .
4 Do not expect these wines to taste like champagne .
5 Independently , she and the other directors do not expect potential clients to start making firm decisions before the end of the year .
6 Although they appear to have stabilised , we do not expect those markets to settle down until Spring next year particularly with the impact of a weak dollar .
7 Do n't expect chatty presenters on a comfy settee just yet .
8 Everyone in the village is shocked , you do n't expect such things to happen in a quiet backwater .
9 Just in case you are thinking of shouting ‘ Help ’ as you run down the street , do n't expect immediate results .
10 If you decide to follow any of these suggestions , do n't expect immediate results .
11 He said er but of course the thing is they do n't expect elderly ladies to notice their car numbers and remember them .
12 Do n't expect five-star facilities in a one-star hotel .
13 Manager Andy Roxburgh said : ‘ I do n't expect any problems .
14 Do n't expect any favours if your game 's crap — ZZAP ! 64's was no-one 's free lunch , and COMMODORE FORCE will demand even higher standards .
15 You do n't expect finer feelings in a thief ? ’
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