best behavior

Example Sentences

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He was on his best behavior since it was in dad’s London office, and advisers entered the room throughout the day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

The comedian and “School of Rock” star surprised moviegoers at a showing of “Minecraft” over the weekend and encouraged them to be on their best behavior, according to video shared Sunday by the Hollywood Handle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025

If you can do the cauliflower, you better be on your best behavior.’

From Slate • Oct. 31, 2024

The gift of the most outrageous comedies, after all, is that they allow us, for an hour or two in a darkened room, to leave best behavior and safe spaces at the door.

From New York Times • Jun. 13, 2023

I hurriedly flopped into the space beside Mabinty Suma and listened as Papa Andrew warned us to be on our best behavior.

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince