Example sentences of "then why [vb base] [adv] [pron] " 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 | ‘ Then why do n't we simply drive back ? |
| 4 | you 're saying to it 's logical conclusion , then why do n't we just erm , open up Hampden up sell the stuff there , you know people , you know , if children want it or adults |
| 5 | If this is true , then why do n't they roll right at the surface like 80 per cent of other bream ? |
| 6 | If they can afford to go there , then why do n't they , you know , if you have two pints in there I mean it 's , it 's a meal really , cos I , I could give these kids a meal for about a one pound , one pound fifty . |
| 7 | ‘ Then why do n't you get a new set ? ’ asked Jane . |
| 8 | Course he says ‘ Yes ’ , and you say ‘ Then why do n't you protect her future with this handy-dandy $10.000 policy ? ’ |
| 9 | ‘ Then why do n't you just give it to him ? ’ |
| 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 buy yours where he buys his ? ’ |
| 12 | 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 . |
| 13 | ‘ Then why do n't you arrest him ? ’ |
| 14 | ‘ Then why do n't you promise , ma'am ? |
| 15 | ‘ Then why do n't you just call the police ? ’ the younger woman said , agitated . |
| 16 | ‘ If you 've got the money and it was for a favour lasting a day or two , then why do n't you just tell him the arrangement is ended and let Barbara Coleman leave ? ’ |
| 17 | ‘ Then why do n't you call a policeman ? |
| 18 | ‘ Then why do n't you quit , if your conscience is bothering you ? |
| 19 | ‘ Then why do n't you go to Mr Rowse ? ’ said Apricot . |
| 20 | Then why do n't you go ? |
| 21 | ‘ Then why do n't you tell her so in plain language ? |
| 22 | See when you get them socks off then why do n't you throw them in the bin . |
| 23 | Well then why do n't you take time off in lieu ? |
| 24 | She flushed at the implied rebuke , but retorted , ‘ Then why have n't you committed yourself ? |
| 25 | Well then why have n't you thrown them out ? |