I've felt better / I've had better

26th July 2024

I've felt better / I've had better

We use this expression to say that we are not feeling as well as we normally do. With 'had' the phrase means that a recent experience is not as good as past experiences.
IH Bristol Phrase of the Day: I've felt better
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
I heard you went to that new restaurant. Was the food any good?
To be honest, I've had better. The steak was overdone and the salad wasn't very nice.
Example 2
Morning Pete. How are you this morning?
Great. And yourself?
I've felt better. I think I had a bit too much red wine last night.