Good question, Jame.
Here is what the Cambridge Dictionary says: "We use had better to refer to the present or the future, to talk about actions we think people should do or which are desirable in a specific situation. The verb form is always had, not have. We normally shorten it to âd better in informal situations. It is followed by the infinitive without to:
Itâs five oâclock. Iâd better go now before the traffic gets too bad.
Not: Iâd better to go now.
The democratic movement had better concentrate on the immediate issues of the economy and security. (more formal)
Had better is a strong expression. We use it if we think there will be negative results if someone does not do what is desired or suggested:
Sheâd better get here soon or sheâll miss the opening ceremony."
There is more information about this phrase here: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-grammar/had-better
I hope this is enough detail for you.
30 agosto 2021
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