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best behavior

noun as in p's and q's

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And they were all, for better or worse, on their best behavior.

Kerry leans more toward economic diplomacy and engagement with regimes who may not be on their best behavior.

Since his release last year from the Forrest City Correctional Complex in Arkansas, Harris has been on his best behavior.

At the Academy Awards on Sunday night, Hollywood will be on its best behavior.

At the show and tell, Cameron was on his very best behavior, patient and personable.

They dont know the squad, laughed Corene, and we had on our best behavior to-day.

You will have to be on your best behavior when you go to see Kathie, warned Jerry.

They were on their best behavior while visiting, and the presence of the girls had a good influence on the boys.

And so he was, and on his best behavior, when the little doctor arrived an hour later.

The sheriff came to dinner rather shamefacedly, but Calvin, being profoundly pleased, was on his very best behavior.

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On this page you'll find 4 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to best behavior, such as: good behavior, good example, and manners.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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