had sooner (do something)

had sooner (do something)

Would prefer to do something; would be more inclined or willing to do something. A less common variant of "would sooner (do something)." I had sooner not talk to you right now. With all due respect, we'd sooner focus on the issue at hand than start discussing other issues.
See also: sooner
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a slue of (something)
  • (have) got something going (with someone)
  • (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
  • a/the feel of (something)
  • a straw will show which way the wind blows
  • a crack at (someone or something)
  • all right
  • (you) wanna make something of it?
  • a fast talker
  • all for the best