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

If you can do the cauliflower, you better be on your best behavior.’

From Slate • Oct. 31, 2024

They’ve been on their best behavior all day.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2023

“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