What Does "you could try" Mean?
Learn what "you could try" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
You could try talking to mother while we're out.
This is a mild suggestion to use the time away to speak with the person's mother.
From The Dumb Billionaire Heiress In Love Part I, Episode 33
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is suggesting that the other person talk to their mother while they are out.
Usage Scenario
Use this to encourage a family conversation in a low-pressure way. It sounds polite and indirect, which may make it seem cautious or evasive.
Better ways to say it
You could try talking to your mother while we're out.
Maybe talk to your mother while we're out.
You could talk to your mother.
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