p's and q's

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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.

p's and q's

pl n

(Sociology) behaviour within social conventions; manners (esp in the phrase to mind one's p's and q's)

[altered from p(lea)se and (than)k-you's]

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