best behavior
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“Citizens will be on their best behavior, because we’re constantly recording and reporting everything that is going on,” he said.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2026
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
Their players, however, know with the school’s two big wigs also wearing coaching hats, they always need to be on their best behavior.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 29, 2025
If you can do the cauliflower, you better be on your best behavior.’
From Slate ● Oct. 31, 2024
Being in the barracks put Madame on her best behavior, for she knew how important the charm of an officer’s wife could be to securing his advancement!
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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