better still & better yet

To me they mean the same, but I'd say "still better", not "better still".

I would say "still better" too because it has the right order in my language.

Question for native speakers: Does it have to be in the right order?

The Economist often uses "Better still". It is definitely not incorrect. Here are some examples:

"Better still, Babylon is capable of translating completely novel sentences."
"Since then some figures have got better still."
"Better still, Mr Blair was a true believer, exuding conviction."

I never said it was incorrect, I was just stating my opinion

"Better still" and "Better yet" are both used idiomatically to mean "Even better than what was just discussed." There will be a lot of chocolate at my birthday party, and better yet, a sundae bar.

"Still better" would be used as follows: I'm not very pleased with this old dress, but it's still better than the ones I'm seeing in the stores now. Or: I know that Dean Martin songs are "oldie

So you wouldn't say: 'I know you like oldies... Here's a Dean Martin, and, still better, an Edith Piaf.from the 30ies" ?

That doesn't sound natural. But that's just my American ears. Others may disagree.

Oh no, GG... It's just my non-native ears

got it !thanks.

Hi,

And is it ok with the following context?:

- It was better still/yet than last year.