do better to do something

do better to (do something)

Get more desirable results by doing a particular thing, even if it has drawbacks. You would do better to go to a school with a stronger program in your field, even if it is farther from home.See also: better

do better to do something

used to say that it would be more sensible to do something: You’d do better to buy a good-quality radio, even if it is more expensive.See also: better, something