# would rather

idiom · CEFR B2

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/would-rather
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

you use this to say what you prefer to do or what you want to happen.

## Examples

- I would rather stay home tonight.
- It is raining outside, so I would rather watch a movie than go for a walk.
- Although the offer was financially attractive, she decided she would rather pursue a career that aligned with her personal values and long-term goals.

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