in jou spoor trap

Afrikaans

Verb

in jou spoor trap

1. (idiomatic) To mind one's ps and qs
2. (idiomatic) To be very careful to behave correctly.

   Jy beter in jou spoor trap tot ek terug is.

   Mind your ps and qs until I'm back.

   (literally, “You had better walk in your footprints until I'm back.”)