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(noun, = pressure to do something against one's will or conscience) sahtië (Þ) (pressure) –VT43:22 (in a given direction) (vb.) nir- (thrust, press). ("Though applicable to the pressure of a person on others, by mind and 'will' as well as by physical strength, [this verb] could also be used of physical pressures exerted by inanimates.") Given as a 1st person aorist nirin. Pa.t. probably *nindë since the R of nir- was originally D (the base is given as NID; compare rer- pa.t. rendë from RED concerning the past tense; see SOW). –VT41:17
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mind one's p's and q's — mind one s own affairs, pay more attention to one s own business … English contemporary dictionary
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mind one's p's and q's — {v. phr.} To be very careful what you do or say; not make mistakes. * /When the principal of the school visited the class the students all minded their p s and q s./ * /If you wish to succeed you must mind your p s and q s./ (From the old U.S.… … Dictionary of American idioms
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mind one's own business — {v. phr.} To not interfere in the affairs of others. * /He finally got tired of her criticism and told her to mind her own business./ … Dictionary of American idioms
mind one's own business — {v. phr.} To not interfere in the affairs of others. * /He finally got tired of her criticism and told her to mind her own business./ … Dictionary of American idioms
mind one's Ps & Qs — ► mind one s Ps & Qs be careful to be polite and avoid giving offence. [ORIGIN: perhaps referring to the care a young pupil must pay in differentiating the tailed letters p and q.] Main Entry: ↑mind … English terms dictionary
