p's and q's
plural noun
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
Jean Stafford2
: best behavior
being on her p's and q's for two solid days was too much—Guy McCrone
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“P's and q's.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/p%27s%20and%20q%27s. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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p's and q's
noun
: something (as manners) that one should be careful about
always minded my p's and q's around my aunts and uncles
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