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The horn doesn't work vs The horn don't work

The phrase 'the horn doesn't work' is correct, while 'the horn don't work' is incorrect. In English, the third person singular form of the verb 'to do' is 'does' when used with 'he,' 'she,' or 'it.' Therefore, 'doesn't' is the correct form to use in this context.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

The horn doesn't work

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the horn is not functioning properly. 'Doesn't' is the contraction of 'does not,' which is the correct form to use with 'horn,' a singular noun.
  • So maybe... maybe the horns just don't work on good people.
  • We believe that, in the case of such cross-border restructuring operations, the European Commission itself must take the bull by the horns and set to work on a proactive policy instead of just watching and waiting.
  • Because their horns don't work!
  • In view of the need for a regional approach to the inter-related challenges facing the region, the EUSR for the Horn of Africa shall work in close consultation with the EUSR for South Sudan and the Sudan who shall retain primary responsibility for those two countries.
  • In view of the need for a regional approach to the inter-related challenges facing the region, the EUSR for the Horn of Africa shall work in close consultation with the EUSR for Sudan and South Sudan who shall retain primary responsibility for those two countries.
  • The third is to work with third countries, especially Afghanistan, Pakistan and the countries of the Horn of Africa.
  • "Your Honors, the old horn doesn't honk as loud as it used to,"but I hope you can hear me.
  • Step two is checking the horn to make sure checking the horn didn't break the horn.
  • Get on the horn with this yentzer and...
  • You must help me reclaim the Horn.
  • Then I laid on the horn.
  • His office has been on the horn all morning.
  • We are the Horns of the Increate...
  • The horn was taller than me.
  • I'll sound the horn when it's done.
  • Get Jim Hobart... no, Ferg Donnelly on the horn.
  • The horn blows when we begin the chase.
  • Stop playing with the horn, Lionel.
  • Don Todd in the horn of Africa.
  • Just got off the horn with a U.N. commander.

The horn don't work

This phrase is incorrect in English.

The use of 'don't' with 'horn' is incorrect because 'don't' is the contraction of 'do not,' which is not the correct form to use with 'horn.' The correct form is 'doesn't,' the contraction of 'does not.'
  • So maybe... maybe the horns just don't work on good people.
  • Because their horns don't work!
  • We believe that, in the case of such cross-border restructuring operations, the European Commission itself must take the bull by the horns and set to work on a proactive policy instead of just watching and waiting.
  • In view of the need for a regional approach to the inter-related challenges facing the region, the EUSR for the Horn of Africa shall work in close consultation with the EUSR for South Sudan and the Sudan who shall retain primary responsibility for those two countries.
  • In view of the need for a regional approach to the inter-related challenges facing the region, the EUSR for the Horn of Africa shall work in close consultation with the EUSR for Sudan and South Sudan who shall retain primary responsibility for those two countries.
  • l was wondering how you comb your hair so the horns don't show?
  • The third is to work with third countries, especially Afghanistan, Pakistan and the countries of the Horn of Africa.
  • Step two is checking the horn to make sure checking the horn didn't break the horn.
  • Get on the horn with this yentzer and...
  • You must help me reclaim the Horn.
  • Then I laid on the horn.
  • His office has been on the horn all morning.
  • We are the Horns of the Increate...
  • The horn was taller than me.
  • I'll sound the horn when it's done.
  • Get Jim Hobart... no, Ferg Donnelly on the horn.
  • The horn blows when we begin the chase.
  • Stop playing with the horn, Lionel.
  • Don Todd in the horn of Africa.
  • Just got off the horn with a U.N. commander.

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