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19 April 2026

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.

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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