Don’t go doing something

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To stop oneself or others from performing a certain action or behavior.

You are still recovering from your injury, so don't go doing any heavy lifting for now.
Visual representation of "don’t go doing something" - To stop oneself or others from performing a certain action or behavior.

Often appears as...

  • don't go doing anything stupid
  • don't go doing something foolish

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

phrase

To stop oneself or others from performing a certain action or behavior.

You are still recovering from your injury, so don't go doing any heavy lifting for now.
Visual representation of "don’t go doing something" - To stop oneself or others from performing a certain action or behavior.

Often appears as...

  • don't go doing anything stupid
  • don't go doing something foolish

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Cautionary Tone

This phrase often warns someone to be careful about future actions.

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Don't go doing anything reckless with that equipment.
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Preventive Advice

The phrase is used to advise someone against starting something potentially negative.

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Don't go spreading rumors about your classmates.
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Colloquial Usage

It's commonly used in casual or informal conversations, not in formal writing.

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Don't go doing something silly while I'm gone, okay?
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