Be on (one's) good behavior In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be on (one's) good behavior", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Eudora Thao calendar 2021-03-24 03:03

Meaning of Be on (one's) good behavior

Synonyms:

come up to (one's) expectations

Be on (one's) good behavior American verb phrase

Behave in a way that show respect and politeness 

This is the first time I have met her parents, so I should be on my good behavior.

The kids promised to be on their good behavior for the new housemaid.

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Used when you threaten to harm someone in the same way as they harmed you

Grammar and Usage of Be on (one's) good behavior

Verb Forms

  • am/is/are on (one's) good behavior
  • was/were on (one's) good behavior

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Be on (one's) good behavior

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