Had better

[Tdol]

Does anyone really understand this structure? To be honest, it escapes me.

[RonBee]

I wouldn't use had there. Some do, but it doesn't change the meaning.

:)

[Tdol]

In BE, the omission of 'had' would be regarded as an error by some. It is certainly colloquial here.

[silversea]

'd better not

[tuangpi]

'Had better' is used to say what is the best thing to do in a situation that's happening now.

You'd better go home now or your girlfriend will leave you for ever.

[silversea]

Originally Posted by tuangpi

'Had better' is used to say what is the best thing to do in a situation that's happening now.

You'd better go home now or your girlfriend will leave you for ever.

hey Tuangpi, U have had such an experience

[tuangpi]

Originally Posted by silversea

hey Tuangpi, U have had such an experience

No! But it could happen, couldn't it?

[Isra]

for example: I had better to live now....

[Tdol]

Isra, don't use 'to' after had better:
It's better to live for the moment.
You had better live for the moment.

[Isra]

Thank you for your help Tdol