Example sentences of "but why do n't [pers pn] [vb infin] " in BNC.
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31 | ‘ But why did n't you talk it over with your mother or your aunt before you went ahead with something quite so drastic ? ’ enquired Daphne on the twenty-sixth day . |
32 | ‘ It 's lovely to see you , Daddy , but why did n't you let me know earlier ? |
33 | You may ask — but why did n't you say ? |
34 | ‘ But why did n't you say anything ? |