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I've felt better / I've had better

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26 July 2026

I've felt better / I've had better

We use this expression to say that we are not feeling as well as we normally do. With 'had' the phrase means that a recent experience is not as good as past experiences.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

I heard you went to that new restaurant. Was the food any good?

To be honest, I've had better. The steak was overdone and the salad wasn't very nice.

Example 2

Morning Pete. How are you this morning?

Great. And yourself?

I've felt better. I think I had a bit too much red wine last night.

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