Example sentences of "why [verb] n't [pron] [adv] do " in BNC.
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1 | The use of a ‘ killer phrase ’ such as ‘ Well , if that 's such a great idea , why has n't someone else done it ? ’ is like telling a parent that their child has no talent . |
2 | He knew it was what they wanted to do , what they had planned to do , so why did n't they just do it then ? |
3 | Of course , you 'd read of these places and screwed up your nose in disgust and said such things should n't be permitted , and why did n't someone else do something about it . |
4 | But if you wanted to take your revenge and kill me , because of some ancient grudge against somebody who 's been dust for 200 years , then why did n't you just do it last night at my house ? |
5 | ’ But why do n't they just do that ? ’ |
6 | Alright , if it 's so easy why do n't we all do it what stops us |
7 | I mean , music 's a great channel for releasing your emotions but if you 're really that unhappy why do n't you just do something about your life ? |
8 | Why do n't you just do it here ? |
9 | Why do n't you just do one ? |
10 | Why do n't you just do your normal job , scrubbing the front doorstep , looking after your husband 's breakfast |
11 | Well why do n't you ever do it ? |