put one's best foot forward

Verb

 * 1)  To show oneself in the best or most positive way possible; to make a favorable impression.
 * Try to put your best foot forward at all times during a job interview.

Translations

 * Afrikaans: die beste beentjie voorsit
 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 留一個好印象,
 * Finnish: näyttää paras puolensa
 * French:
 * Italian: fare buona impressione, fare del proprio meglio
 * Russian: показа́ть себя́ с лучше́й стороны́
 * Swedish: (show the front feet)