In the survey, the number of don't know responses significantly affected the final results.

When she asked whether the plan would work, I honestly said I don't know and suggested we test it.

Our mentor kept intoning the proverb show, don't tell as we revised our drafts, urging us to reveal character through action and sensory detail rather than stating facts outright.

I don't have all day, so could you hurry and hand me those documents?

When negotiating the contract, remember that you don't get something for nothing, so be prepared to offer concessions.

don't that beat all — she won the lottery on her birthday!

When dining out with friends, I don't eat beef, so I usually choose dishes with fish or vegetables.

If that don't beat all, I found my lost watch in the freezer.

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

When my aunt offered me another piece of cake, I said, 'I don't want it' and smiled politely.