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
They should have been on their best behavior on Tuesday to avoid any glimmer of impropriety.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2024
So I have to be on my best behavior when I’m out amongst them.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2024
“Critiquing the institution, if done at a high crescendo, hopefully gets the court to be on their best behavior in the future,” Mr. Green said.
From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2023
We were tired of being on our best behavior, and we wished Daddy were there to stir up some excitement.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
