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you know why? vs do you know why?

Both "you know why?" and "do you know why?" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "You know why?" is more informal and is often used when the speaker assumes the listener already knows the reason. On the other hand, "Do you know why?" is more formal and is used to inquire if the listener knows the reason.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 914 views

you know why?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts when the speaker assumes the listener already knows the reason.

This phrase is used when the speaker is confident that the listener knows the reason for something and is often used in casual conversations.

Examples:

You know why I can't go to the party, right?
You know why I'm upset, don't you?
You know why she left, don't you?

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Would you know why? Because in Italy no bearded character enjoys success.
I refused, and you know why?
And you know why? It's so smoky and so noisy in there that I had to come outside and get a breath.
They reek of sweaty turbans. but you know why?
Everything will change and do you know why?
I'm so good and you know why?
We do, and you know why?
Block his number, you know why?
I knew the Cardassians would eventually lose and you know why?
We're out of preschools and you know why?
Stein's going down for Freeman and Williams, you know why?
Until one day I said yes, and you know why?
I'm very happy, you know why?
And do you know why? Because he knew that his owner was in this room.
I'll sweep your floor, and you know why?
Chicago, Prague... and you know why?
I eat chicken every meal, you know why?
Look, I came apart on the way a long time ago, and you know why?
And it turned out to be a good move, you know why?
Yes I am, Joe, and you know why?

Alternatives:

You know what?
You know, right?
You know the reason, right?
You know the deal, right?
You know the story, right?

do you know why?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal contexts to inquire if the listener knows the reason for something.

This phrase is used when the speaker wants to ask if the listener knows the reason for something and is more formal than "you know why?"

Examples:

Do you know why she didn't come to the meeting?
Do you know why the project was delayed?
Do you know why he was fired?

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chicken stew, do you know why?
No. And do you know why?
Aid is the bad instrument, and do you know why?
But it came back to him again, in the end, and do you know why?
Yes, and do you know why?
And do you know why?
The year 2015 has been very special for Nardi, do you know why? Twenty-five years ago our company was founded, and so did our idea of outdoor design, of relax, of Made in Italy quality.
It's unusual for a Japanese artist to draw religious pictures but do you know why?
If you gave that glass to a man who was dying of thirst, he would be dead, do you know why?
And do you know why? -Why?
Very nice blog post. I would love to enter this give away. Do you know why? I'm a huge crochet fan AND I actually live in Bruges! I was born and raised here.
Sometimes you might feel you haven't made any progress in your spiritual practice and that it seems like a waste of time. Do you know why? Spiritual practice includes our speech, body and mind.
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And do you know why?
Recent versions of Virtual Console/ XBLA/ PSN of Monster Land use the same English translation as the console versions and 8-bit computers of the time. Do you know why? Was there an official translation that would never have been disclosed in arcade?
Everything will change and do you know why?
right, but do you know why?
And do you know why? Because he knew that his owner was in this room.
why I didn't choose you, do you know why?

Alternatives:

Can you tell me why?
Could you explain why?
Would you happen to know why?
Could you clarify why?
Can you shed light on why?

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