This better be good vs This had better be good

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'This better be good' is a more casual and informal way of expressing doubt or skepticism about something. 'This had better be good' is a stronger and more formal way of expressing the same sentiment, often implying a warning or threat.

Last updated: March 31, 2024

This better be good

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts to express doubt or skepticism about something.

This phrase is used informally to express doubt or skepticism about something, often in a casual or conversational tone.

Examples:

I'm taking you to dinner tonight, so this better be good!
This better be good, or I'm going to be really disappointed.
You said you had a surprise for me, so this better be good!
This better be good, or I'm never trusting you again.
This better be good, or I'm leaving right now.

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This better be good, Tully.
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This better be good stuff because I know the difference.
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Now... This better be good.
This better be good. Hiya.
This better be good, Natasha.
This better be good, dude.
This better be good, Morgan.

Alternatives:

I hope this is good
This better not disappoint
This better live up to the hype
This better not be a letdown
This better be worth it

This had better be good

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a stronger sense of doubt or skepticism, often with a hint of warning or threat.

This phrase is used to express a stronger sense of doubt or skepticism, often with a hint of warning or threat, in a more formal context.

Examples:

You're making me wait so long, this had better be good!
This had better be good, or there will be consequences.
This had better be good, or I'm not going to be happy.
You promised me something special, so this had better be good!
This had better be good, or I'm going to be very upset.

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This had better be good, because I'm right in the middle of entertaining the people.
This had better be good, Treville.
This had better be good, because this really isn't the time for one of your ridiculous games.
This had better be good, because this really isn't the time for one of your ridiculous games.
Aah! This had better be good!
GILLIAN: Right, this had better be good.
Okay, Gallo, this had better be good.
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This had better be good news.
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This had better be good, Spencer.
This had better be good!
This had better be good.
This had better be good, Spencer.
This had better be good.

Alternatives:

This better not disappoint
This better live up to the hype
This better not be a letdown
This better be worth it
This better be impressive

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