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.
Hey Polly, why don't you go ahead
It is a casual suggestion telling someone to watch TV, often to pass time or relax.
From The Escort, Episode 33
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone casually suggests that the other person relax or kill time by watching TV.
Usage Scenario
Use this in informal conversation when making a polite, low-pressure suggestion. It can sound dismissive if said when someone wants serious attention.
Better ways to say it
Why don't you go ahead and watch some TV?
Why don't you watch some TV?
Go ahead and watch some TV.
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