Better be going Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɛtɝ/ /ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ

BET-er bee GOH-in(g)

UK

bˈɛtɐ/ /bˈiː/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ

BET-uh bee GOH-ing

Definition

A polite and casual way to say you need to leave or go somewhere, often used to end a conversation or visit.

Usage & Nuances

Used in informal and friendly settings. Commonly said at social gatherings or before leaving a place. Softer than 'I have to go' and often signals a gentle or reluctant departure. Not used in formal writing or business.

• Spanish: mejor me voy
• Portuguese (BR): é melhor eu ir
• Portuguese (PT): é melhor eu ir
• Chinese (Simplified): 我该走了
• Chinese (Traditional): 我該走了
• Hindi: मुझे अब चलना चाहिए
• Arabic: من الأفضل أن أذهب الآن
• Bengali: চলে যাওয়াই ভালো - এখন বের হওয়া ভালো
• Russian: мне пора идти - мне лучше пойти
• Japanese: そろそろ行かなくちゃ - そろそろ失礼します
• Vietnamese: tôi nên đi - tôi nên về
• Korean: 이제 가봐야겠어 - 이제 가는 게 좋겠어
• Turkish: artık gitsem iyi olur - gitmem gerek
• Urdu: اب مجھے جانا چاہیے - اب چلنا چاہیے
• Indonesian: saya sebaiknya pergi - saya harus pergi

Example Sentences

I better be going or I'll miss my bus.

basic

It's getting late, so I better be going.

basic

Thanks for dinner, but I better be going now.

basic

Well, I better be going—I have an early meeting tomorrow.

natural

I love hanging out, but I better be going before the rain starts.

natural

If I want any chance at sleep tonight, I better be going soon.

natural