English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "why don't you" Mean?
Learn what "why don't you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Persuade
How to Negotiate in English
Too busy for that. Why don't you get a secretary to handle it?
This is a suggestion that someone delegate the job to a secretary.
From Hollywood Star'S Fake Girlfriend, Episode 23
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone suggests letting a secretary deal with the task instead of handling it personally.
Usage Scenario
Use it when recommending a practical workaround at work. It may sound blunt if said to a boss or someone sensitive about status.
Better ways to say it
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Why don't you get a secretary to handle it?
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Why not have a secretary handle it?
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Let a secretary take care of it.
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