(one had) better be going
(one had) better be going
Said when one is about to or needs to leave. Well, we had better be going. It was lovely to see you, as always. Better be going before I miss my train!
See also: better, going
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
(I'd) better be going.
and (I'd) better be off.an expression announcing the need to depart. Bob: Better be going. Got to get home. Bill: Well, if you must, you must. Bye. Fred: It's midnight. I'd better be off. Henry: Okay. Bye, Fred. Henry: Better be off. It's starting to snow. John: Yes, it looks bad out.
See also: better, going
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- better be going
- better get moving
- (one had) better get moving
- (one had) better get on (one's) horse
- better get on my horse
- something
- he
- she
- all the better
- don't make me say it again