Take care of not catching a cold.
Take care not to catch a cold.
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You'd better take care of not offending her.
You'd better take care not to offend her.
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Take care of means 'look after': 'Who's going to take care of the dog
while you're away?'
When you mean 'be careful to avoid something', use take care not to or
take care that you don't: 'He took great care not to let anyone know his
intentions
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