informal5K

UK//juː bɪˈheɪv jɔːˈsɛlf naʊ//US//ju bɪˈheɪv jɔʊrˈsɛlf naʊ//

Meaning of You behave yourself now

A command or reminder to act in a proper or acceptable way.

In simple words: Be good and act properly.

You behave yourself now in a sentence

  • You behave yourself now during dinner, or no dessert!
  • If you want to go to the party, you better behave yourself now!
  • Come on, you need to behave yourself now and stop making a mess!
  • Remember to behave yourself now when we visit grandma's house.
  • It's time to behave yourself now, the guests are arriving.

How to use You behave yourself now

Use when telling someone, usually a child, to act appropriately. It's informal and can sound scolding.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a parent saying 'Behave!' to a child to remind them to act nicely.

Related words

Collocations with You behave yourself now

  • behave yourself now
  • behave yourself at school
  • behave yourself in public

Synonyms for You behave yourself now

  • act nicely
  • mind yourself
  • be good

Common mistakes with You behave yourself now

  • Using 'behave' incorrectly as a noun.
  • Confusing with 'be' in formal contexts.
  • Using it in a sarcastic way without proper tone.

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Frequently asked questions about You behave yourself now

What does You behave yourself now mean?

Be good and act properly.

What is the definition of You behave yourself now?

A command or reminder to act in a proper or acceptable way.

How do you use You behave yourself now in a sentence?

You behave yourself now during dinner, or no dessert!

Can you give another example of You behave yourself now?

If you want to go to the party, you better behave yourself now!

What are synonyms for You behave yourself now?

Common alternatives include act nicely, mind yourself, be good.

What words go with You behave yourself now?

It commonly pairs with behave yourself now, behave yourself at school, behave yourself in public.

What are common mistakes when using You behave yourself now?

Using 'behave' incorrectly as a noun. Confusing with 'be' in formal contexts. Using it in a sarcastic way without proper tone.

How do you pronounce You behave yourself now?

US: //ju bɪˈheɪv jɔʊrˈsɛlf naʊ//, UK: //juː bɪˈheɪv jɔːˈsɛlf naʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is You behave yourself now formal or informal?

"You behave yourself now" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use You behave yourself now?

Use when telling someone, usually a child, to act appropriately. It's informal and can sound scolding.