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be on best behavior
verb as in behave
Strongest match
Weak matches
- act correctly
- act one's age
- act with decorum
- be civil
- be good
- be nice
- be orderly
- comport oneself
- conduct oneself properly
- demean oneself
- deport oneself
- discipline oneself
- keep one's nose clean
- keep the peace
- live up to
- manage oneself
- mind one's manners
- mind one's p's and q's
- observe golden rule
- observe the law
- play fair
- shape up
- toe the mark
- watch one's step
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Example Sentences
Because of track record, Burfict needs to be on best behavior to avoid further punishment.
From Washington Times
Deputy Infrastructure Minister Yiannis Magriotis -- one of several ministers from the outgoing government to keep his job -- promised the new cabinet would be on best behavior.
From Reuters
Black tie is obligatory, and everyone is supposed to be on best behavior at an event oozing with seriousness.
From Reuters
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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