had rather

had rather (do something)

Would prefer to do something; would be more inclined or willing to do something. A less common variant of "would rather (do something)." I had rather not talk to you right now. I had rather go see a movie, to be honest, but we can go dancing if you like.

had rather

Also, had sooner. Would prefer. For example, I had rather you let me do the driving, or He'd sooner switch than fight. This idiom today is often replaced by would rather. [Late 1500s] Also see just as soon.

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释义	had rather had rather (do something) Would prefer to do something; would be more inclined or willing to do something. A less common variant of "would rather (do something)." I had rather not talk to you right now. I had rather go see a movie, to be honest, but we can go dancing if you like. See also: rather Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. had rather Also, had sooner. Would prefer. For example, I had rather you let me do the driving, or He'd sooner switch than fight. This idiom today is often replaced by would rather. [Late 1500s] Also see just as soon. See also: rather The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. See also: had rather (do something) had rather do would rather would rather... rather than walk the line well padded sooner rather than later make a day/night/week of it make a night of it References in classic literature He decided that he wasn't in real danger, that he had rather clinched his precautions. Pandora
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