行ぎょう儀ぎを直なおす

expression, godan verb (-su)

mend one's manners; correct one's behavior

Used when someone improves their conduct, often after being scolded or realizing they were rude. Implies a conscious effort to behave better.

• 子こ供どもの頃ころ、母ははによく「行ぎょう儀ぎを直なおしなさい」と言いわれた。

  When I was a child, my mother often told me, 'Mind your manners.'

• 彼かれは注ちゅう意いされて、すぐに行ぎょう儀ぎを直なおした。

  He was scolded and immediately corrected his behavior.