Question : In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
To mind one's P's and Q's
Option 1: To write English alphabets accurately
Option 2: To supervise something carefully
Option 3: To be polite and careful in one's behaviour and speech
Option 4: To make amends after a fight
Correct Answer: To be polite and careful in one's behaviour and speech
Solution : The third option is correct.
To mind one's P's and Q's
means to be cautious and attentive to one's words and actions.
Example
:
I have
to mind my p's and q's
when I'm with my grandmother.
The phrase originated in the printing industry, where typesetters had to be careful not to confuse the letters
p
and
q
as they looked very similar.
Therefore, the correct answer is, to be polite and careful in one's behaviour and speech .
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