P and Q

Peace 'n' Quiet.

Imma go back for some R and R and some P and Q.
P --> Q.

by G..... December 24, 2009

P's and Q's

From an old printer's axiom. Back in the early days of printing presses, each line of text had to be set up one letter at a time. Since the letters in the press were reversed (so they'd print forward), the printmaker (or typographer) needed to be careful not to confuse one letter for the other.
Reminding someone to "watch his p's and q's" means to pay attention to the details.

On the stand, Bill was always careful to watch his p's and q's when dealing with the lawyers.

by MagicPat January 20, 2006

p’s and q’s

Business

Mind your p’s and q’s.

by P and q December 5, 2017

mind your p's and q's

a term used when you are needed a reminder when to watch your manners; originated from England pubs due to the fact that the pubs sold there beer in pints and quarts.

you better mind your P's and Q's before you insult someone.

by kwaak November 6, 2008

P’s and Q’s

p- priorities

q- quests

I always need a girl to keep me on my P’s and Q’s

by kisa jafri August 1, 2018

Mind Your P’s and Q’s

mind your p's and q's

a term used when you are needed a reminder when to watch your manners or mind your own business.

The “P” is for Peace and “Q” is for quite. When you are minding your own Peace and Quiet, you are not paying attention to anything else or dealing with anyone else’s situation.

Don’t pay attention to what’s going on, Just sit there and Mind Your P’s and Q’s

by RobMob43 January 7, 2019

P's and Q's

This axiom, regardless of its origins, has been common in post-victorian Britain as an abbreviation of 'to mind your manners' or, more specifically, to say both 'please' (p's) and 'thankyou' (thank-Q).
Thus the phrase 'watch your p's and q's' has been in use to encourage people to speak politely, especially children, who remember such phrases better than just instructions.

Kid 1: You spill my pint?
Kid 2: feck off!
Mum: Oi, watch you're p's and q's!
Kid 2: Sorry. Feck off, please.

by Phil Bool April 19, 2006