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

I was told that if I was on my best behavior, I would go to the sought-after public elementary school down the street and finally get my own room.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2024

They should have been on their best behavior on Tuesday to avoid any glimmer of impropriety.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2024

“I often felt awkward and hyperconscious, like people were staring at me or that I always had to be on my best behavior so that I represented the Army in a positive way.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 9, 2023

In fact, everyone appeared to be on their best behavior.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson