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Ruth (rwamae@yahoo.com) 2003/10/15 19:46

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Subject: What is the origin of the phrase "mind your P's and Q's?
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I hope someone in this group will be able to help me. English is not
my first language and I am having trouble with the phrase "mind your
P's and Q's? . What was it's origin? Even the meaning seems to differ
depending on who you ask.

Your help will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Ruth.

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