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Why not have a try vs WHY DON'T YOU TRY

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey a similar meaning, encouraging someone to attempt something. The choice between them may depend on personal preference or the desired tone of the conversation.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

Why not have a try

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to suggest trying something.

This phrase is used to encourage someone to attempt something, implying that there is no reason not to give it a try.

Examples:

Why not have a try at solving the puzzle?
Why not have a try at cooking a new recipe?
Why not have a try at learning a new language?
Why not have a try at painting a picture?
Why not have a try at playing the guitar?

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Why not give Kiplington High a try?
It should be interesting so why not give it a try?
I'll give it a try.
Down here to have a good time, they figure... why not give poker a try?
I thought we'd give it a try this morning.
Call Detective Moreno and give it a try.
I thought I'd give the acting thing a try.
Then it's worth a try.
Yes, we could give that a try...
The French are very keen we should give it a try.
I thought maybe I can give cheating a try.
- Have a try, granddad.
Vincent, I gave it a try.
Worth a try, I guess.
I guess tea is always worth a try.
Harry, look, it's worth a try.
But I was willing to five it a try.
You'd give it a try.
Still, though, give it a try.
You should give it a try.

Alternatives:

Why don't you try
Why not give it a shot
Why not give it a go
Why not try it out
Why not experiment with it

WHY DON'T YOU TRY

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to suggest trying something.

This phrase is used to encourage someone to attempt something, inviting them to give it a try.

Examples:

Why don't you try the new restaurant in town?
Why don't you try solving the math problem?
Why don't you try a different approach?
Why don't you try a new hobby?
Why don't you try the latest video game?

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Why don't you try to convince people that it's fun...
Listen. Why don't you try to relax.
Look, why don't you try this.
- Mine. Look, why don't you try this.
Why don't you try that way?
Why don't you try the army?
Why don't you try something a little more suttle.
Why don't you try your Miss Bimbo Junior Counsel.
Why don't you try the Church of Practicology?
Why don't you try Borman's office while I freshen up.
Why don't you try some painting this afternoon?
Why don't you try showing him something relevant to the crime scene that he says he can't remember.
Why don't you try real gardening?
Why don't you try answering a few questions honestly?
So, Edith, why don't you try to get...
Well, why don't you try going back and reliving today without any.
For once in your life, why don't you try listening to this instead of...
Why don't you try driving something That doesn't require so much Gas for starters.
Why don't you try to recreate Enigma?
Why don't you try the dance department.

Alternatives:

Why not have a try
Why not give it a shot
Why not give it a go
Why not try it out
Why not experiment with it

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