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don't be that guy

phrase

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  1. Used to caution someone against behavior seen as obnoxious, inconsiderate, or socially…

    Used to caution someone against behavior seen as obnoxious, inconsiderate, or socially inappropriate.

    • "Maybe I'm the guy not to be. Maybe that's my value to this team ... Don't be that guy.
    • This, I thought, is a sign. This is someone telling me something. Don't be that guy', Jeff. Stop now.
    • He was waving to the crowd and he plowed into another car in the pits. I just kept thinking, "Don't be that guy."

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