would rather...
would rather
Would prefer (to do something); would be more inclined or willing (to do something). I would rather go see a movie, to be honest, but we can go dancing if you like. She said she would rather not talk to you right now.
See also: rather
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
would rather... (than)
would prefer to: She’d rather die than give a speech. ‘Do you want to come with us?’ ‘No, I’d rather not.’ Would you rather walk or go by car? ‘Do you mind if I smoke?’ ‘I’d rather you didn’t.’Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- would rather
- had rather
- had rather (do something)
- had rather do
- rather than
- walk the line
- well padded
- sooner rather than later
- make a day/night/week of it
- make a night of it