English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "don't you think"
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "don't you think" with real scene examples.
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Persuade
Don't you think that is what we should try to find out first.
The speaker is suggesting that getting the facts first is the best next step.
From Faded Threads, Episode 28
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is pushing the conversation toward figuring something out first.
Usage Scenario
Use this to steer a discussion back to evidence, facts, or first steps. It sounds slightly rhetorical and can come off as impatient if said strongly.
Better ways to say it
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Don't you think we should try to find out first?
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Shouldn't we find out first?
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Shouldn't we try to figure that out first?
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