Had Better
Watch four videos using the phrase "had better" in conversation.
Conversation 1
Man: Wow. You sound terrible.
Woman: Yeah, I think I have the flu.
Man: Oh, well, you'd better go home and get some rest.
Woman: I will as soon as I finish this.
Man: No, no, no. You need to stop. It'd be better for all of us.
Woman: I guess you're right. I don't want you to get sick, too.
Conversation 2
Woman: Where's Sally? I need her to sign this.
Man: I think she just left to go home.
Woman: Oh, no. Maybe I can catch her.
Man: Well, you'd better hurry.
Woman: Thanks. I'll try to catch her.
Man: Good luck.
Conversation 3
Man: Well, it's getting late. I'd better get going.
Woman: Okay. Thanks for stopping by.
Man: Oh, it was my pleasure. Thanks for inviting me.
Woman: Any time. So, how are you going home?
Man: I'm thinking of taking the expressway.
Woman: You'd better drive slow then. The fog is bad tonight.
Man: Thanks. Will do.
Conversation 4
Man: Oh, man, this pizza is great.
Woman: Yeah, it is. But how many slices have you had?
Man: I'm not sure. Maybe eight or 10 or 12.
Woman: Yeah, you'd better slow down. You'll get sick.
Man: Yeah, you're right. I'd better take it easy.
Woman: Yeah. And save some for me, will you?
Had Better
- You had better be careful.
- You should be careful.
- You had better slow down.
- You should slow down.
- You had better leave soon, or you might miss your bus.
- He had better call me, or I will get mad.
- They had better slow down, or they will get in an accident.
- You had better go home, or you might get even more sick.
- She'd better be careful.
- He'd better not forget.
- You'd better tell you mother.
- We'd better get going.
- I better go.
- He better watch out!
- You better call me.
- She better be careful!
- It would be better if you did not come.
- It would be better to call him.
- It'd be better for all of us.
- It'd be better in the longer run.
- I'd better get going.
- I'd best get going.
- You'd better see a doctor.
- You'd best see a doctor.
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