Had better

Tdol · #1 (**permalink**) 26-Oct-2003, 22:14

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

RonBee · #2 (**permalink**) 27-Oct-2003, 03:52

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

:)

Tdol · #3 (**permalink**) 27-Oct-2003, 21:32

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

silversea · #4 (**permalink**) 17-Mar-2005, 03:54

'd better not

tuangpi · #5 (**permalink**) 22-Mar-2005, 11:41

'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 · #6 (**permalink**) 22-Mar-2005, 17:03

Quote:

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 · #7 (**permalink**) 22-Mar-2005, 18:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by silversea

hey Tuangpi, U have had such an experience

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

Isra · #8 (**permalink**) 12-Apr-2006, 12:20

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

Tdol · #9 (**permalink**) 13-Apr-2006, 06:43

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

Isra · #10 (**permalink**) 13-Apr-2006, 07:28

Thank you for your help Tdol


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