put your best foot forward

put (one's) best foot forward

To try to act as an ideal version of oneself, typically to try to impress others. You really need to put your best foot forward in the interview if you want to get this job.
See also: foot, forward, put
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

put your best foot forward

COMMON If you put your best foot forward, you work hard and quickly. Put your best foot forward and take the attitude that there is a solution to every problem you are likely to face. Most public companies will try to put their best foot forward when it comes to communicating with shareholders.
See also: foot, forward, put
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

put your best foot forward

embark on an undertaking with as much speed, effort, and determination as possible.
See also: foot, forward, put
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

put your best foot ˈforward

go, work, etc. as fast as you can: If we put our best foot forward, we should be there by noon.
See also: foot, forward, put
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • put (one's) best foot forward
  • put best foot forward
  • put one's best foot forward
  • have a shot at (someone or something)
  • have a lash at
  • have a lash at (something)
  • have a lash at something
  • give (something) a try
  • give a try
  • have a bash at something
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To All Disabled in War DON'T turn around and walk into the dark Put your best foot forward and walk tall and proud And into the start of a brand new day and life For your dreams will carry you through the long night And you'll awaken to the bright morning light Dream of your children and wives and of the happy lives You had together dream of you and your friends All playing happily together on the swings in the park So don't turn around and walk into the dark Put your best foot forward and walk tall and proud Into the start of a brand new day and life.
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Put your best foot forward and dance for Help the Aged."
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So if you've worked hard to deliver on your promises, aren't in bed with the board and can't cook to save your life, put your best foot forward and tell the world what you're doing right.
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