p's and q's

plural noun

ˌpēz-ᵊn-ˈkyüz How to pronounce p's and q's (audio)

: something (such as one's manners) that one should be mindful of

better watch his p's and q's when I get a six-gun of my own

Jean Stafford

: best behavior

being on her p's and q's for two solid days was too much

Guy McCrone

p's and q's

as in behavior

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单词	p's and q's
释义	p's and q's plural noun ˌpēz-ᵊn-ˈkyüz 1 : something (such as one's manners) that one should be mindful of better watch his p's and q's when I get a six-gun of my own Jean Stafford 2 : best behavior being on her p's and q's for two solid days was too much Guy McCrone Word History Etymology from the phrase mind one's p's and q's, alluding to the difficulty a child learning to write has in distinguishing between p and q First Known Use 1779, in the meaning defined at sense 1 p's and q's plural noun as in behavior Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance behavior politeness conduct etiquette attitude manners presence decorum form address proprieties courtesy demeanor protocol mores posture bearing air attribute aspect civility geste gest action custom amenity rules mode comportment deportment characteristic wont pattern pose carriage habit style look poise practice mien formality habitude trait trick practise form affectation convention mark fashion
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