HAD BETTER
What is the Meaning of the Expression
HAD BETTER?
Definition:
HAD BETTER is similar to should, except that should is advice and HAD BETTER is used to warn about a possible negative result
Sometimes HAD is omitted.
Follow HAD BETTER with a base verb.
Examples:
1. You better phone your sister back; it’s almost 10:00 p.m. in her city.
2. You had better be telling me the truth!
3. You’d better slow down. The roads are icy.