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Why don't you tell him yourself

🇬🇧 UK //waɪ dəʊnt jʊ tɛl hɪm jɔːˈsɛlf// 🇺🇸 US //waɪ doʊnt jʊ tɛl hɪm jʊrˈsɛlf//

Meaning of Why don't you tell him yourself

A suggestion for someone to communicate directly.

In simple words: Ask the person to share their thoughts with him directly.

Why don't you tell him yourself in a sentence

• If you have an issue with him, why don't you tell him yourself?
• I think you should just say it. Why don't you tell him yourself?
• Instead of talking about it, why don't you tell him yourself?

How to use Why don't you tell him yourself

Use this phrase in casual conversations when suggesting someone should speak for themselves. Avoid in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone suggestion

Memory hint

Think of a friend nudging another to speak up — 'Tell him yourself!'

Related words

Collocations with Why don't you tell him yourself

• tell him yourself
• speak for yourself
• communicate directly

Synonyms for Why don't you tell him yourself

• why not communicate directly
• speak for yourself
• say it yourself

Opposites of Why don't you tell him yourself

• Why don't you ask him yourself
• Why don't you hide it from him yourself
• Why don't you keep it to yourself

Common mistakes with Why don't you tell him yourself

• Omitting 'yourself' and making it sound less personal.
• Confusing with 'why don't you tell him to do it?'
• Using it in a formal context.

Frequently asked questions about Why don't you tell him yourself

What does Why don't you tell him yourself mean?

Ask the person to share their thoughts with him directly.

What is the definition of Why don't you tell him yourself?

A suggestion for someone to communicate directly.

How do you use Why don't you tell him yourself in a sentence?

If you have an issue with him, why don't you tell him yourself?

Can you give another example of Why don't you tell him yourself?

I think you should just say it. Why don't you tell him yourself?

What are synonyms for Why don't you tell him yourself?

Common alternatives include why not communicate directly, speak for yourself, say it yourself.

What is the opposite of Why don't you tell him yourself?

Opposite meanings include Why don't you ask him yourself, Why don't you hide it from him yourself, Why don't you keep it to yourself.

What words go with Why don't you tell him yourself?

It commonly pairs with tell him yourself, speak for yourself, communicate directly.

What are common mistakes when using Why don't you tell him yourself?

Omitting 'yourself' and making it sound less personal. Confusing with 'why don't you tell him to do it?' Using it in a formal context.

How do you pronounce Why don't you tell him yourself?

US: //waɪ doʊnt jʊ tɛl hɪm jʊrˈsɛlf//, UK: //waɪ dəʊnt jʊ tɛl hɪm jɔːˈsɛlf//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Why don't you tell him yourself?

Use this phrase in casual conversations when suggesting someone should speak for themselves. Avoid in formal settings.