die beste beentjie voorsit

Afrikaans

Verb

die beste beentjie voorsit

1. (idiomatic) To put one's best foot forward.
2. (idiomatic) To show oneself in the best or most positive way possible; to make a favorable impression.

   Hy sit sy beste beentjie voor.

   He puts his best foot forward

   (literally, “He puts his best leg forward.”)