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19th April 2024

Better not

We use this expression to advise someone not to do something, or to say that we don't think we should do something.
Usage
Written: 
No
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
Do you want another beer?
Better not, I'm driving.
Example 2
Shall we tell Dee that we're not going to her party.
Better not - she'll just be upset.

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