why not do it; more than willing
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
why not do it; why not be willing to do it (rhetorical question expressing willingness)
Used rhetorically to express that something is obviously beneficial or desirable, so one should be willing to do it. Often follows a statement of benefits.
Chǔ储
xù蓄
duì对
guó国
jiā家
duì对
zì自
jǐ己
dōu都
yǒu有
hǎo好
chu处
,
hé何
lè乐
ér不
bù为
?
Saving is beneficial for both the country and oneself—why not do it?
Jì既
néng能
bāng帮
zhù助
bié别
rén人
,
yòu又
néng能
tí提
shēng升
zì自
jǐ己
,
hé何
lè乐
ér不
bù为
?
You can both help others and improve yourself—why not do it?
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Miǎn免
fèi费
lǚ旅
yóu游
de的
jī机
huì会
bǎi摆
zài在
miàn面
qián前
,
hé何
lè乐
ér不
bù为
?
A free travel opportunity is right in front of you—why not take it?