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Definition be in American English

be phrase

phrase
1

to be the correct or appropriate thing to do, or to be the way that people think you should behave

Example

Going to college seemed to be the done thing, so he went.

Example

In those days, arguing with a teacher just wasn't done.

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rise above be in the right look good/bad
Definition be in American English