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on my best behavior vs at my best behavior

'On my best behavior' is the proper English phrasing. It is a common expression used to indicate that someone is behaving in the most appropriate or polite way. 'At my best behavior' is not a standard phrase in English.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"on my best behavior"

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is behaving in the most appropriate or polite way in a particular situation.

Examples:

  • I need to be on my best behavior during the job interview.
  • The children were on their best behavior at the fancy restaurant.
  • She always tries to be on her best behavior when meeting new people.
  • He promised to be on his best behavior at the family gathering.
  • The students were on their best behavior during the school assembly.
  • 3 days ago ... I'd just met his parents for the first time so I was on my best behavior. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Behaving well.
  • Mar 12, 2022 ... I promise I'm trying to be on my best behavior with the blanket. Funny. r ...
  • I'd just met his parents for the first time so I was on my best behavior. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Behaving well · angelically · be (as) ...
  • Aug 12, 2024 ... 6033 likes, 70 comments - ponysmasher on August 12, 2024: "I'm on my best behavior today".
  • Oct 31, 2018 ... I'll be on my best behavior... I'll be a good good girl.
  • May 28, 2024 ... kokobykhloe on May 28, 2024: "Always on my best behavior when I wear my favorite color ".
  • Jul 26, 2024 ... I'm going to be on my best behavior": Snoop Dogg is one of the final torch bearers of the Olympic flame as he is responsible for carrying it ...
  • Aug 4, 2024 ... Tatum Talks (@hi.this.is.tatum). 6 Replies. 936 Likes. When Mum asks me to be on my best behavior, vs. Dad…
  • Jul 23, 2012 ... On My Best Behavior. “He'd kill then thousand people. With a sleight of his hand. Running far, running fast….” I don't really remember much ...

Alternatives:

  • behaving well
  • acting appropriately
  • being polite
  • showing good manners
  • conducting oneself properly

This phrase is not a standard expression in English.

"at my best behavior"

  • Apr 25, 2023 ... ... at my best behavior, in fact, I smiled. Even when the mother tried to caution the child, I told her "Nooo, leave ham na small pikin e be ...
  • Works at Boch Center · Works at Delta Airlines · Works at Theater Distric Boston · Owner and CEO at My Best Behavior · Former Matron at Plymouth County Sheriff's ...
  • Jul 11, 2020 ... It is accurate, but only when I'm at my best behavior and it's noisy. Twelve fpe with a smooth shot cycle, using a Vortek spring kit would ...
  • Jul 4, 2024 ... ... I learned my lesson and I'll be trying to be at my best behavior. Thanks for your answers guys). Upvote 0. Downvote 7 Go to comments
  • Initially her reaction was that she was mad and I thought thats fine I am going to be at my best behavior for next few days and show her that how much love ...
  • Aug 19, 2013 ... ... at my best behavior with the gas pedal. eddiebx is offline. eddiebx. View Public Profile · Find More Posts by eddiebx. eddiebx. View Public ...
  • Sep 25, 2013 ... The next few days, I tried to be at my best behavior. I didn't go to her room unless she invited me over. And more importantly, I didn't ...
  • Jun 29, 2012 ... I was at my best behavior and impressed all the gals around me. I thoroughly enjoyed taking naps in Meghana aunty, Pragnya aunty and Amit ...
  • Y/n: I'm always at my best behavior, pffft. Anyways is that all you wanted to tell me? M/n: mhn:) Me and toji are gonna buy dinner ! So me or u don't have ...

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