In this video short, Candiss Cowan explains the origin of the expression “Mind your Ps & Qs”. Learn what the letters “P” and “Q” stand for and and in what social context this saying was appropriate.
Colonial Expressions: Why Do We Say That? Episode 2: Mind your Ps & Qs
In this video short, Candiss explains the origin of the expression "Worth Your Salt." Today it "means you're competent and deserve what you're earning." Find out why your worth was measured in salt.
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