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Old 26-Oct-2003, 22:14
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Does anyone really understand this structure? To be honest, it escapes me.
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I wouldn't use had there. Some do, but it doesn't change the meaning.

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In BE, the omission of 'had' would be regarded as an error by some. It is certainly colloquial here.
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'd better not
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Default Re: Had better

'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.
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'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
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Old 22-Mar-2005, 18:59
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hey Tuangpi, U have had such an experience
No! But it could happen, couldn't it?
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for example: I had better to live now....
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Isra, don't use 'to' after had better:
It's better to live for the moment.
You had better live for the moment.
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Thank you for your help Tdol
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