English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
WORDS USED IN PAIRS
7. P’s and q’s: The English idiom “mind your p’s and q’s” means to pay attention to the details of etiquette; to be careful about what one says or does: You have to mind your p’s and q’s if you wish to retain your job.
8. Ins and outs: The ins and outs of a situation are all the detailed points and facts about it: She knows the ins and outs of politics.
9. Bread and butter: Something that is the bread and butter of a person or organisation is the activity or work that provides the main part of their income: Teaching is my bread and butter.
GAB
