1. Used with the infinitive without to in questions, negative statements, and inverted phrases: Do you understand? I did not sleep well. Little did we know what was in store for us. 2. Used as a means of emphasis: I do want to be sure. n. pl. dos or do's 1. A statement of...
on the Q.T. Confidentially. “Q.T.” is simply a shortened form of the word “quiet.” You're being told something on the Q.T. is to be asked to keep it under your hat. See also:on Endangered Phrases by Steven D. Price Copyright © 2011 by Steven D. Price ...