Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
- n.pl. Socially correct behavior; manners.
- n.pl. The way one acts; conduct: was told to watch his p's and q's.
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chained_bear commented on the word p's and q's
See also mind your Ps and Qs.
July 7, 2008
asativum commented on the word p's and q's
Please excuse?
July 5, 2008
Prolagus commented on the word p's and q's
Ha!
(Your pease and queues, maybe?)
July 5, 2008
bilby commented on the word p's and q's
I have to duck out for a while. Could someone please mind these for me?
July 5, 2008