не лучше ли

wouldn't it be better to

→ не

phrase Rare #41,530

wouldn't it be better to Used to make a suggestion, often rhetorically. It is usually followed by an infinitive; не лучше ли было бы means “wouldn't it be better if” or “wouldn't it be better to.”

RU: Не лучше ли сначала позвонить?

EN: Wouldn't it be better to call first?

Не лучше ли сказать правду?

Wouldn't it be better to tell the truth?

— Хористы (2004)

Не лучше ли было бы поесть сейчас?

Wouldn't it be better to eat now?

Не лучше ли обзавестись зонтом?

Wouldn't it be better to get an umbrella?

— Посредник (2022)

В такое время не лучше ли найти работу?

Wouldn't it be better to find a job at a time like this?

— Ип Ман (2008)

Не лучше ли было бы, если бы Тома там не было?

Wouldn't it have been better if Tom hadn't been there?