Example sentences of "then [Wh adv] [verb] n't you [vb infin] " in BNC.
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1 | See when you get them socks off then why do n't you throw them in the bin . |
2 | ‘ Then why do n't you tell her so in plain language ? |
3 | ‘ Then why do n't you quit , if your conscience is bothering you ? |
4 | ‘ Then why do n't you go to Mr Rowse ? ’ said Apricot . |
5 | Then why do n't you go ? |
6 | Course he says ‘ Yes ’ , and you say ‘ Then why do n't you protect her future with this handy-dandy $10.000 policy ? ’ |
7 | If you 're so intent on keeping the young alive then why do n't you ban rock climbing ? |
8 | ‘ Then why do n't you call a policeman ? |
9 | ‘ Then why do n't you promise , ma'am ? |
10 | Another voice had said , ‘ Then why do n't you have a go ? ’ and the answer had been a bit of a scuffle and more laughter . |
11 | ‘ Then why do n't you get a new set ? ’ asked Jane . |
12 | Well then why do n't you take time off in lieu ? |
13 | ‘ Then why do n't you buy yours where he buys his ? ’ |
14 | ‘ Then why do n't you arrest him ? ’ |
15 | ‘ Then why did n't you go to see Sir Charles ? ’ |
16 | ‘ Then why did n't you go straight to the police with what he 'd told you ? ’ |
17 | ‘ Then why did n't you make the list out yourself , if there 's so many things wrong in it ? ’ |
18 | ‘ Then why did n't you tell me before , you fool ? ’ |
19 | ‘ Then why did n't you disillusion me ? ’ he demanded angrily . |
20 | ‘ Then why did n't you bother to go and see him ? ’ she asked suspiciously . |
21 | ‘ Then why did n't you leave him to it and get on with your own life ? ’ |
22 | ‘ Then why did n't you hang it over the side of the punt ? ’ |
23 | ‘ Then why did n't you say so ? ’ |
24 | ‘ Then why did n't you say so at first ? |