Had better

**Tdol** · 26-Oct-2003, 23:14

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

**RonBee** · 27-Oct-2003, 04:52

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

:)

**Tdol** · 27-Oct-2003, 22:32

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

**silversea** · 17-Mar-2005, 04:54

'd better not

**tuangpi** · 22-Mar-2005, 12:41

'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** · 22-Mar-2005, 18:03

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** · 22-Mar-2005, 19:59

Originally Posted by silversea

hey Tuangpi, U have had such an experience

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

**Isra** · 12-Apr-2006, 13:20

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

**Tdol** · 13-Apr-2006, 07:43

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

**Isra** · 13-Apr-2006, 08:28

Thank you for your help Tdol

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