Why you don't give it a try vs why don't you give it a try

'Why don't you give it a try?' is the more common, natural way to ask someone to attempt something. 'Why you don't give it a try' is less common and may sound awkward in English.

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Last updated: October 07, 2024 • 15236 views

Why you don't give it a try

This phrase is not commonly used in English and sounds awkward.

This phrase is not a standard way to ask someone to try something. It lacks the correct word order and may confuse native speakers.

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Why don't you let Mercedes Give it a try?
But why don't you give it a try, Madam Vice President?
If you don't give it a try, it might just pass you by.
If we don't give this a try, we're going to get crushed anyway.
If you don't give it to me, I will scream this house down.
If you don't give it space, you'll suffocate.
If you don't give it to him now, I'll back out and change my mind.
And I'll have you hanged if you don't give it me back again.
If you don't give it willingly, it will be taken from you.
If you don't give it to her you'll be doing something terrible to yourself, and I won't let that happen.
If you don't give it to me, I'll let it out that you're an ear.
If you don't give it to me it'll bring grief to you and your family too.
No, we were just wondering why the guys like this stuff so much, so we thought we'd give it a try.
And where I come from, you don't give the fox another run at the henhouse.
You don't give commands here, Lady Olenna.
You don't give me guitar lessons anymore.
You don't give children what they want.
You don't give the orders, Trainspotting.
You don't give me any closet space.
You don't give people troubles.

Alternatives:

Why don't you give it a try?
Why not give it a try?
Would you like to give it a try?
How about giving it a try?
Do you want to give it a try?

why don't you give it a try

This phrase is the correct and natural way to ask someone to attempt something.

This phrase is a common and natural way to encourage someone to try something. It follows the standard word order in English questions.

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But why don't you give it a try, Madam Vice President?
Why don't you let Mercedes Give it a try?
But why don't you give her a try?
Why don't you give that a try?
Look, why don't you give college a try?
Why don't you give it another try?
Why don't you give it a whirl?
Why don't you give it up?
Why don't you give it to him directly?
Why don't you give it a whirl?
Why don't you give it, my girl?
All right. Well, why don't you give him a shout.
Why don't you give me a break, my man.
Why don't you give 'em your gun and gun belt.
Why don't you give me those, and I'll see if his wife knows what Marvin was up to.
Why don't you give me your best shot.Finish the job.
Why don't you give me this chance?
Why don't you give your mother another grandchild?
What I'm trying to say is why don't you give her a chance.
Why don't you give us some time, then you can come back for the tour.

Alternatives:

Why not give it a try?
Would you like to give it a try?
How about giving it a try?
Do you want to give it a try?
Would you mind giving it a try?

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