Meaning of 'Mind Your P's and Q's'
What does the saying 'Mind Your P's and Q's' mean?
Idiom: Mind Your P's and Q's
Meaning:
If you are careful about the way you behave and are polite, you mind Your P's and Q's.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
Meaning:
This is used as a way of telling someone to be polite and behave well.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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