| JC III.iii.12 | [Third Plebeian to Cinna] [answer] truly, you were best |
| Oth V.ii.160.2 | [Othello to Emilia] Peace, you were best |
| Tem I.ii.366 | [Prospero to Caliban] be quick, thou'rt best, / To answer other business |
| TN I.v.28 | [Maria to Feste] Make your excuse wisely, you were best |