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how about we don't vs how about we not

Both "how about we don't" and "how about we not" are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning. The choice between using "don't" or "not" depends on personal preference or the flow of the sentence.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 1702 views

how about we don't

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to suggest not doing something or to express a negative response to a proposal.

Examples:

  • How about we don't go out tonight?
  • How about we don't tell anyone about this?
  • How about we don't eat at that restaurant?
  • How about we don't watch that movie?
  • How about we don't spend too much money?
  • Okay, how about we don't talk about it over dinner?
  • OK, how about we don't have a couple's fight in front of all your friends.
  • Well, how about we don't say anything?
  • But how about we don't let this patient die And give her a hand anyhow?
  • Or, in the alternative, how about we don't?
  • So how about we don't disturb him?
  • Or how about we don't go anywhere... and we just go for a drink instead?
  • How about we don't bring damon into this right now?
  • How about we don't talk about the chicken, like, ever again?
  • How about we don't cut off his legs and I just get on his back?
  • How about we don't talk about me?
  • How about we don't talk about this at all?
  • How about we don't?
  • I'm not... (Lowered voice) How about we don't fight in front of the baby?
  • How about we don't talk about my major right now?
  • How about we don't threaten at all?
  • How about we don't get shot today.

Alternatives:

  • Let's not
  • Why don't we not
  • How about we avoid
  • How about we skip
  • How about we refrain from

how about we not

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to suggest not doing something or to express a negative response to a proposal.

Examples:

  • How about we not go out tonight?
  • How about we not tell anyone about this?
  • How about we not eat at that restaurant?
  • How about we not watch that movie?
  • How about we not spend too much money?
  • How about we not quibble over details and you make a wish?
  • You know what, how about we not talk about caskets, 'cause... you're spoiling my muffins.
  • how about we not talk about her anymore?
  • How about we not talk for a couple of days?

Alternatives:

  • Let's not
  • Why don't we not
  • How about we avoid
  • How about we skip
  • How about we refrain from

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