You might enjoy painting as a hobby, but don't quit your day job.

My grandmother always says you don't get owt for nowt when we expect favors from neighbors.

We're planning to visit my grandparents this summer, God willing and the creek don't rise.

That stand-up routine was rough; don't give up the day job.

When the agent promised a possible promotion, he reminded me, 'don't get your hopes up,' because nothing was official yet.

I'll come to the family reunion next weekend, Lord willing and the creek don't rise.

I know the dish looks strange, but don't knock it till you've tried it — you might be surprised.

When my friends wanted to go out to dinner, I told them, 'I don't have any money,' and offered to bring dessert instead.

When corporate policies force staff into impossible choices, remember don't hate the player, hate the game.

At the crowded flea market, a vendor kept insisting I try his product, but I politely said, 'I don't want to buy anything' and moved on.