mind your p's and q's

相关词: mind

成语

Definition

  1. To be careful about one's behavior and language, especially to be polite and avoid causing offense in a particular situation.

    言行舉止得體

    • You must mind your p's and q's when meeting with the boss.

      與老闆會面時,你必須注意言行舉止。

    • At a formal dinner, everyone must mind their p's and q's.

      在正式晚宴上,每個人都必須注意自己的言行舉止。

    • She always tells the children to mind their p's and q's when visiting relatives.

      她總是告訴孩子們在拜訪親戚時要注意言行舉止。