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had better

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had better

should or must I thought I had better destroy the list so that no one else would see it. You'd better get moving if you want to catch your train.

Usage notes: had is sometimes not said: If we have a problem you better hope somebody is there to help you.

See also: better, had

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had better not represent the best the Lakers can do. FOR LAKERS, BETTER DOESN'T MEAN BEST by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) More results

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