You’d best come with me if you don’t know the way.
We’d best not disturb him when he’s working.
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I'd best be going
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
had best (do something) — had better/best (do sth) idiom used to tell sb what you think they should do. • You d better go to the doctor about your cough. • We d better leave now or we ll miss the bus. • You d better not do that again. • … Useful english dictionary
had best do something — used for saying that someone should do something You d best come with me if you don t know the way. We d best not disturb him when he s working … English dictionary
someone had best do something — someone had better/best/do something mainly spoken phrase used for saying what someone should do You’d better be careful. We’d best not say anything to my parents. Thesaurus: ways of encouraging or telling someone to do something … Useful english dictionary
had best — verb act in one s own or everybody s best interest You will do well to arrive on time tomorrow! • Syn: ↑do well • Hypernyms: ↑act, ↑move • Verb Frames: Somebody s INFINITIVE * * * OU … Useful english dictionary
had better (do something) — had better/best (do sth) idiom used to tell sb what you think they should do. • You d better go to the doctor about your cough. • We d better leave now or we ll miss the bus. • You d better not do that again. • … Useful english dictionary
someone had better do something — someone had better/best/do something mainly spoken phrase used for saying what someone should do You’d better be careful. We’d best not say anything to my parents. Thesaurus: ways of encouraging or telling someone to do something … Useful english dictionary
best — best1 [ best ] function word *** Best is the superlative form of good and well, and can be used in the following ways: as an adjective: Which apples are best for cooking? (after the ): His performance was the best. It was the best party I ve ever … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
best — [[t]be̱st[/t]] ♦ 1) Best is the superlative of good. If you want further information the best thing to do is have a word with the driver as you get on the bus... It s not the best place to live if you wish to develop your knowledge and love of… … English dictionary
best — I UK [best] / US adjective *** 1) a) used for referring to the person or thing that is the most satisfactory, suitable, pleasant, effective, of the highest quality etc the best hotel in town Negotiation is always the best way of settling a… … English dictionary
best — /best/, adj., superl. of good with better as compar. 1. of the highest quality, excellence, or standing: the best work; the best students. 2. most advantageous, suitable, or desirable: the best way. 3. largest; most: the best part of a day. adv … Universalium
