mind one's ps and qs
To be very careful to behave correctly.
When we go to visit, do remember to mind your ps and qs, children – we don't want another incident like last time.
noun 8name 5adj 1
Collocations
5ADJ.
enough, uncharted
VERB + PS
minds, playing, produces
PS + NOUN
kw, pb, pdl, pw, qs
PREP.
on
ADV.
also
Definitions
name
1
Initialism of a number of proto-languages' names:
2
Initialism of a number of proto-languages' names:
3
Initialism of a number of proto-languages' names:
4
Initialism of a number of proto-languages' names:
5
Initialism of PlayStation.
noun
1
Initialism of postal service.
USPS
2
Initialism of public school.
3
Initialism of public service(s).
4
Initialism of PlayStation.
5
Initialism of paddle steamer.
adj
1
Abbreviation of packet-switched.
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Synonyms
noun — a note appended to a letter after the signature
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
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USPS
Wiktionary02
PS I love you.
Wiktionary03
PS, PB, PW, PDL, ice-cold A/C [power steering, power brakes, power windows, power door locks, ice-cold air conditioning]
Wiktionary04
The powertrain also produces 306 PS (225 kW), enough to propel the 1,858 kg Cross Coupé from zero to 62 mph in 6.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 137 mph. […] The four-seater i-oniq concept has a 1.
Wiktionary05
He who minds his Ps and Qs will not forget to dot the "i's" and cross his "t's", when writing.
Tatoeba · #24419606
PS: I love you.
Tatoeba · #1357022Usage Notes
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