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Don't tempt me

UK//dəʊnt tɛmpt mi//US//doʊnt tɛmpt mi//

Meaning of Don't tempt me

A phrase expressing a desire to resist temptation.

In simple words: Don't encourage me to do something I shouldn't.

Don't tempt me in a sentence

  • If you keep showing me those cookies, I might cave, so please, don't tempt me.
  • When my friend suggested a shopping spree, I said, 'Please, don't tempt me!'
  • I really shouldn't have a second piece of cake. Don't tempt me!

How to use Don't tempt me

Use this phrase when someone proposes something tempting that you are trying to avoid. It's casual and shouldn't be used in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

don't + verb + object

Memory hint

Remember it like 'Don't push my buttons!' to resist temptation.

Related words

Collocations with Don't tempt me

  • tempt me with food
  • tempt me with offers
  • tempt me to go out

Synonyms for Don't tempt me

  • don't entice me
  • don't provoke me
  • don't lure me

Common mistakes with Don't tempt me

  • Using it in a serious context where a formal expression is needed.
  • Confusing it with 'don't challenge me', which means something different.
  • Omitting 'don't' and saying just 'tempt me'.

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Frequently asked questions about Don't tempt me

What does Don't tempt me mean?

Don't encourage me to do something I shouldn't.

What is the definition of Don't tempt me?

A phrase expressing a desire to resist temptation.

How do you use Don't tempt me in a sentence?

If you keep showing me those cookies, I might cave, so please, don't tempt me.

Can you give another example of Don't tempt me?

When my friend suggested a shopping spree, I said, 'Please, don't tempt me!'

What are synonyms for Don't tempt me?

Common alternatives include don't entice me, don't provoke me, don't lure me.

What words go with Don't tempt me?

It commonly pairs with tempt me with food, tempt me with offers, tempt me to go out.

What are common mistakes when using Don't tempt me?

Using it in a serious context where a formal expression is needed. Confusing it with 'don't challenge me', which means something different. Omitting 'don't' and saying just 'tempt me'.

How do you pronounce Don't tempt me?

US: //doʊnt tɛmpt mi//, UK: //dəʊnt tɛmpt mi//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Don't tempt me formal or informal?

"Don't tempt me" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Don't tempt me?

Use this phrase when someone proposes something tempting that you are trying to avoid. It's casual and shouldn't be used in formal contexts.