Chunk: why-not
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: A conversational phrase used to make a friendly suggestion, to agree to an idea enthusiastically, or to ask someone for the reason behind a refusal.
💬 Contextual Examples
- *"Let's go to the beach this weekend." — "Why not? That sounds great!"
- Why not try calling them one more time?
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: \"Do you want to grab lunch?\" — \"Sure, ______ not?\"
Answer:
why Practice 2: Why ______ order pizza instead of cooking tonight?
Answer:
not 🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: not