had better

Example Sentences

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Ultimately, it shows us something that we as a nation had better come to grips with sooner rather than later.

From Salon

"I've had better days," the exhausted looking singer told fans from his hospital bed.

From BBC

The spirits had better know what they were doing.

From Literature

I wanted to say something back to Daisy but I figured that as long as Mama was in a good humor I had better leave well enough alone.

From Literature

“Why, Jay Berry,” she said, “you have a little fever. I think you had better forget about this monkey catching and stay in bed for a few days.”

From Literature