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Subject: Re: What is the origin of the phrase "mind your P's and Q's?
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 21:38:56 +0800
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It is normally used to remind someone of his behaviour in a formal occassion
that he should behave well.
"Ruth" <rwamae@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:c77be568.0310151746.5192ca7b@posting.google.com...
> 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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