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词组 on best behavior
释义
Idiom
on best behavioron (your) best behavior
not causing any difficulties.
The two candidates were on their best behavior, giving serious answers to questions from a group of citizens.
Usage notes: usually used to refer to children, but also often used to describe the actions of adults in uncomfortable situations

on (one's) best behavior

Being very polite or exercising exceptionally good manners. Primarily heard in US. Now, you kids must be on your best behavior for your Auntie this weekend! Good morning, class. I hope everyone was on their best behavior for the substitute teacher yesterday.

on one's best behavior

being as polite as possible. When we went out, the children were on their best behavior. I try to be on my best behavior all the time.
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