mind one's p's and q's

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Definition of mind one's p's and q's words

noun mind one's p's and q's to be careful to behave correctly and use polite or suitable language 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

manage — to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship: She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income?
control — Control of an organization, place, or system is the power to make all the important decisions about the way that it is run.
direct — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
be good — do not misbehave
keep the peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.

act up — If something is acting up, it is not working properly.
misbehave — to behave badly or improperly: The children misbehaved during our visit.
disobey — Fail to obey (rules, a command, or someone in authority).
disregard — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.

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