Example sentences of "then [adv] [vb base] not [pers pn] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | I like presents and all that , but — I du n no — if it 's Jesus 's birthday then why do n't we give him prezzies ? |
| 2 | ‘ Then why do n't we look at this scenario ? ’ said Branson . |
| 3 | If this is true , then why do n't they roll right at the surface like 80 per cent of other bream ? |
| 4 | See when you get them socks off then why do n't you throw them in the bin . |
| 5 | ‘ Then why do n't you tell her so in plain language ? |
| 6 | ‘ Then why do n't you quit , if your conscience is bothering you ? |
| 7 | ‘ Then why do n't you go to Mr Rowse ? ’ said Apricot . |
| 8 | Then why do n't you go ? |
| 9 | Course he says ‘ Yes ’ , and you say ‘ Then why do n't you protect her future with this handy-dandy $10.000 policy ? ’ |
| 10 | If you 're so intent on keeping the young alive then why do n't you ban rock climbing ? |
| 11 | ‘ Then why do n't you call a policeman ? |
| 12 | ‘ Then why do n't you promise , ma'am ? |
| 13 | 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 . |
| 14 | ‘ Then why do n't you get a new set ? ’ asked Jane . |
| 15 | Well then why do n't you take time off in lieu ? |
| 16 | ‘ Then why do n't you buy yours where he buys his ? ’ |
| 17 | ‘ Then why do n't you arrest him ? ’ |
| 18 | She flushed at the implied rebuke , but retorted , ‘ Then why have n't you committed yourself ? |
| 19 | Well then why have n't you thrown them out ? |