Chunk: why-not

Formulaic Unit

Meaning: A conversational phrase used to make a friendly suggestion, to agree to an idea enthusiastically, or to ask someone for the reason behind a refusal.

💬 Contextual Examples

*"Let's go to the beach this weekend." — "Why not? That sounds great!"
Why not try calling them one more time?

🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)

Practice 1: "Do you want to grab lunch?" — "Sure, ______ not?"

Answer: why

Practice 2: Why ______ order pizza instead of cooking tonight?

Answer: not

🔗 Knowledge Base Connections

🔑 Parent Keyword: not