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p's and q's

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p's and q's

 
Use p's and q's in a Sentence
–noun
manners; behavior; conduct (usually prec. by mind or watch): The children were told to mind their p's and q's.
Origin:
1770–80; perh. from some children's difficulty in distinguishing the two letters
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p's and q's  
pl.n.  

  1. Socially correct behavior; manners.

  2. The way one acts; conduct: was told to watch his p's and q's.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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