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TasmanTiger Posted 15 years ago
Essay & Composition Writing

Why don't you ~?

Hello,

I was wondering about this paraphrasing:

"Don't go out !"

Can this be paraphrased with "Why don't you~?" ?

Why don't you not go out? (?)

or other expressions using "why don't you~"

Thanks in advance,

TasmanTiger
  

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No. 'Why don't you?' is either a candid question (Why don't you brush your teeth regularly?') or a suggestion ('Why don't you try one of these shortbread cookies I made?')
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Thank you,MM

Can you make me another alternative expression having the same meaning?

TT
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Why don't you get a haircut? = I think you should get a haircut.
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