Sentence examples for be on best behavior from inspiring English sources

The landlord-tenant relationship is "always a difficult situation; add the employee relationship to it, and it could be better," he said, adding that it may lead the tenant to be on best behavior.

With anecdotes galore about Liz Taylor, Richard Burton, Bob Hope, Cavett also repeated an old Chico (pronounced short "i") Marx story: a renowned ladies' man, Chico had promised to be on best behavior at a cocktail party for Tallulah Bankhead.

This can do a lot in helping to establish the character of your abuser, who will likely be on best behavior in court.

Everyone dresses up, preferably in new clothes, and is on best behavior.

He was the subject of a little respectful ribbing, but he was the captain, so everyone was on best behavior.

In strode Sylvia Zerbini, 40, the herd's trainer, and suddenly everybody was on best behavior (save a stray kick in the direction of a buddy's head).

"They were on their best behavior yesterday, but that doesn't mean they'll be on their best behavior at the R.N.C".

GH: But part of best behavior for us as actors is being able to not be on your best behavior.

Be on your best behavior and use your manners and best language possible.

Do you think he'll be on his best behavior?

"Like having a child be on his best behavior, which is stressful".