be good

manage

control direct

act correctly act one's age act with decorum be civil be nice be on best behavior 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

act up misbehave

come through outdo shine transcend

beat best better cap eclipse exceed outrival outshine outstrip pass predominate surmount top wax

be master of be proficient be skillful be talented go beyond go to town improve upon make it show talent take precedence

fail lose

fall behind surrender

be inferior