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Mind Your Own Business

mynd yor ohn BIZ-nis

/maɪnd jɔːr oʊn ˈbɪznɪs/

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Syllable breakdown

mindyourownbusiness

Dictionary meaning

A direct, often blunt instruction to stop interfering in or asking about another person's private affairs; used to assert the right to privacy or to discourage unwanted intrusion.

Examples

  • When the neighbour asked why she was moving, she told him plainly to mind his own business.
  • The best policy in a workplace dispute is often to mind your own business unless directly asked for input.

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