put one's best foot forward
to act or appear at one's best, to try and make a good impression, to act one's best

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

put best foot forward
put (your) best foot forward
1.
to do something as well as you can.
Make sure you put your best foot forward for tonight's performance.

2.
to start to walk more quickly.
You'll have to put your best foot forward if you want to be there by nine.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

put one's best foot forward
to act or appear at one's best; to try and make a good impression, to act one's best
I tried to put my best foot forward when I talked to my boss about getting more money.

I tried to put my best foot forward during the job interview.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

put one's best foot forward
v. phr., informal To try to make a good impression; try to make a good appearance; do one's best.
During courtship, it is natural to put your best foot forward.
When Ted applied for the job he put his best foot forward.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲