best do



(had) best do something

ought to do something, had better do something. Mary had best learn to mind her manners. You best listen to what I say.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Leolin-Welsh
Opal['əupəl]
Amann['æmən]
Mayamikomah-yah-MEE-koSouthern African, Chewa
Georgie['dʒɔ:dʒi]
DagnyDAHNG-nuy (Swedish)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish