Don't + (verb)

The word 'don't' is a contraction of the words 'do not.' It is said to convey a message of what NOT should be done.

Here are some examples:

"Don't try and fool me."

"Don't allow this to happen."

"Don't watch scary movies before you go to bed."

"Don't cause any more trouble."

"Don't chew gum in class."

"Do not concern yourself with other people's problems."

"Do not behave that way."

"Do not announce your decision until you're ready."

"Do not argue with me."

"Do not arrive late for your meeting."

I don't have time to + (verb)

The word 'don't' is a contraction of the words 'do not.' When adding 'have time to' you are simply stating that you have other obligations and all other things considered must wait.

Here are some examples:

"I don't have time to explain."

"I don't have time to eat."

"I don't have time to exercise."

"I don't have time to watch my favorite TV show."

"I don't have time to talk."

You can also use the phrase 'I don't' to express things you do not like, things you do not understand, or things you do not do.

Here are some examples:

"I don't eat meat."

"I don't like the rain."

"I don't understand Spanish."

"I do not understand what you are saying."

"I do not like scary movies."

"I do not like sports."

I don't know what to + (verb)

You are letting someone know that you are not sure about what is being asked. You may also have no knowledge or opinion on a topic.

Here are some examples:

"I don't know what to eat for dinner."
"I don't know what to buy you for your birthday."
"I don't know what to say."
"I don't know what to do with my spare time."
"I don't know what to do for vacation."
"I do not know what to do to make you happy."
"I do not know what to do to help you understand."
"I do not know what to think."
"I do not know what to do to prevent this."
"I do not know what to order."

Don't Joke With Me

"He told me she likes me but I said don't joke with me."

"My sister told me I was in trouble and I told her don't joke with me."

"He said I had won a million dollars and I said don't joke with me!"

A. "I heard that Dave asked the new girl at work out on a date."

B. "Don't joke with me! You know I really like her."

Other Common Sentences

"Stop messing around."

"Please be serious."

Don't Be a Stranger

"It was really nice seeing you again. Don't be a stranger."

"We need to keep in touch. Don't be a stranger."

"Now that we live so close to one another don't be a stranger."

A. "Hey John, I don't see you around here these days."

B. "I moved down south several months ago."

A. "Keep in touch man. Don't be a stranger."

B. "Definitely. I'll buzz you every time I come up."

Other Common Sentences

"Keep in touch."

"Ping me once in awhile."

Don't sweat it

"You can't do anything about it, so don't sweat it."

"You tried your best, so stop sweating it."

A: "I'm worried about my final examination."

B: "You didn't take it yet?"

A: "I took it yesterday. I'm not sure how I did."

B: "If you tried your best, there's nothing you can do about the results, so don't sweat it."

Other Common Sentences

"Don't worry about it."

"Nothing you can do about it."

I Don't Buy it

"He said he didn't do it but I don't buy it."

"Their prices are supposed to be better but I don't buy it."

"She said she was sorry but I don't buy it."

A. "So what were you guys arguing about?"

B. "He said some mean things to me the other day."

A. "Did he apologize to you?"

B. "Yes, but I don't buy it."

Other Common Sentences

"I don't believe it."

I didn't mean to + (verb)

The word 'didn't' is a contraction of the words 'did not'. When using it in a sentence with the words 'mean to' you are informing someone that you did something you regret or are sorry for. This could have been a physical, mental or verbal action.

Here are some examples:

"I didn't mean to hurt your feelings."

"I didn't mean to call you so late."

"I didn't mean to lie about what happened."

"I didn't mean to embarrass you."

"I didn't mean to stay out so late."

"I did not mean to say those things."

"I did not mean to leave you out."

"I did not mean to make you confused."

"I did not mean to think you were involved."

"I did not mean to cause trouble."