English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "you better not" Mean?
Learn what "you better not" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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You better not say a word of this to her
This means the speaker is warning someone not to reveal a secret.
From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 57
When do people say this?
Scene Context
He warns someone not to tell the secret to another woman.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to strongly stop someone from telling another person something private. It can sound threatening depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
1
You better not say a word of this to her.
2
Don’t say a word to her.
3
Keep this from her.
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