| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Abandon vermouth? Don't be silly! | The Guardian Quiptic | 25 Apr 2022 |
| Succeed with technology? You're joking! | The Telegraph Cryptic | 14 Aug 2021 |
| Succeed with Italian -- you must be joking! | The Telegraph Cryptic | 14 Oct 2020 |
| Abandon computers etc? You're nuts! | The Sun Two Speed | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Don't talk rubbish (informal) | The Sun Two Speed | 27 Oct 2019 |
| Stop messing about! | The Telegraph Quick | 02 Jul 2018 |
| To succeed with modern technology, show some sense! | The Times Cryptic | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Don't be ridiculous. Get down from there! | The Telegraph Toughie | 11 Aug 2015 |
| Prove successful with modern technology? Don't be daft! | The Telegraph Cryptic | 26 Jun 2015 |