04/01/2026
Mind your P’s & Q’s
This phrase has been passed around so casually that most people don’t stop to think about what it originally meant, and the truth is, there isn’t just one clean answer.
One of the more grounded explanations traces it back to British taverns of the 17oo’s, where people were expected to keep track of their pints and quarts ordered, what they consumed, what they owed. To “mind your P’s and Q’s” in that context meant something very simple. Pay attention, don’t lose track and be aware of what you’re taking in/owe....click below for the rest of the story..
https://euphoriccauldronandapothecary.com/2026/03/31/mind-your-ps-qs/