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The phrase "had better" is correct and commonly used in written English
It is typically used to give advice or warning about a course of action that would be wise or advisable to take. Example: You had better study for your exam tomorrow if you want to pass. In this sentence, "had better" is used to advise the person to study for their exam in order to have a better chance of passing.
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Had better
phrase
Should; ought to; need to; must.
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And they had better.
They had better.
He had better not.
"You had better go".
Indeed, we had better.
They had better hurry.
I've not had better.
They had better hurry up.
The Romans had better luck.
He had better start quickly.
And they had better win.
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