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In the phrase mind your P and Q what does the p and q stand for?
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∙ 13y ago
Barkeepers used to keep track of what a drinker consumed by pints and quarts thus the p and q.
Mind your p's and q's simply meant drink only what you paid for.
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How do you put q p plus 5 in a word phrase?
Q(p+5) or q(p)+5
What does P and Q's stand for. Like when somebody says mind your P and Q's?
Mind your P's and Q's is an idiom that reminds us to mind our manners. Like most things the beginning of this phrase or abbreviation is lost in the mists of time. It either started in Britain as a reminder to patrons and bartenders in pubs to keep the tab straight or to not drink too much alcohol. P was used an an abbreviation for pint while Q was used for quarts. Since the letters are mirror images of each other the phrase, " Watch your P's and Q's" makes good sense. In early printing presses the P was reversed for the Q in lower case. So it meant to be attentive and keep focus. I like the first one better and what good British idiom didn't start in a pub over a pint of the black stuff.
What does the p and q stand for on the axis of a demand graph?
Economics: P= Price and Q = Quantity Demanded.
What does P's and Q's stand for?
Well, they stand for nothing. They're just a metaphor.
What does the p's and q's stand for?
Be on your best behaviour; be careful of your language
What does 4 P in a Q stand for?
It is an expression to "mind your behavior".
What does the p stand for in p's and q's?
The "p" in "p's and q's" is believed to stand for "pints" and "q" for "quarts," referring to minding one's manners or being polite and well-behaved.
What does watch your P's and q's stand for?
I heard it meant, to mind your Politeness and quietness... Obviously when out in public
How do you put q p plus 5 in a word phrase?
Q(p+5) or q(p)+5
What does P and Q's stand for. Like when somebody says mind your P and Q's?
Mind your P's and Q's is an idiom that reminds us to mind our manners. Like most things the beginning of this phrase or abbreviation is lost in the mists of time. It either started in Britain as a reminder to patrons and bartenders in pubs to keep the tab straight or to not drink too much alcohol. P was used an an abbreviation for pint while Q was used for quarts. Since the letters are mirror images of each other the phrase, " Watch your P's and Q's" makes good sense. In early printing presses the P was reversed for the Q in lower case. So it meant to be attentive and keep focus. I like the first one better and what good British idiom didn't start in a pub over a pint of the black stuff.
What is the phrase used by tavern owners to remind customers about the total pints and quarts they drank?
"Mind your P's and Q's, Gents."
Replacement for idiom mind your p's and q's?
In my experience as a child, this phrase was used quite often, on a regulas basis. To me it always meant the same thing as "mind your manners". I would be very interested to know if anyone out there know what, (if anthing) the "P" & the "Q" stands for.
What does mind your p?
Mind your p's and q's. It means mind your manners, mind your language, be on your best behaviour.
Where does p's and q's come from?
the saying "Mind your p's and q's" is referring to using your manners. The 'p' stands for Please and the 'q' stands for Thank you (thanque)
What does the p and q stand for on the axis of a demand graph?
Economics: P= Price and Q = Quantity Demanded.
What are p's and q's?
It means mind your manners / mind your language / be on your best behaviour.
What does P's and Q's stand for?
Well, they stand for nothing. They're just a metaphor.
