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
The comedian and “School of Rock” star surprised moviegoers at a showing of “Minecraft” over the weekend and encouraged them to be on their best behavior, according to video shared Sunday by the Hollywood Handle.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2025
If you can do the cauliflower, you better be on your best behavior.’
From Slate • Oct. 31, 2024
The gift of the most outrageous comedies, after all, is that they allow us, for an hour or two in a darkened room, to leave best behavior and safe spaces at the door.
From New York Times • Jun. 13, 2023
“He laughed more in a morning with you than in two weeks with us. He should frolic with the young folks more, but they’re on their best behavior with a prince.”
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
