behoove (one) to (do something)
behoove (one) to (do something)
To be a beneficial action for one to take. It behooves him to give his boss two weeks' notice so that he maintains a good professional relationship with her. It would behoove you to call your mother before she hears about your pregnancy from someone else.
See also: behoove
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
behoove one to do something
Cliché [for someone] to be obliged to do something. It behooves you to apologize to her for how you insulted her. It behooves me to make up for all the help you have given me.
See also: behoove, one
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- behoof
- behoove
- behoove one to do
- it behooves (one) to (do something)
- it behooves one to do
- a good turn
- be good news
- be licking (one's) lips
- be licking your lips
- be in a good cause