Have no business doing something

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expression

Should not do something because it is inappropriate or not within one's rights or responsibilities.

You have no business going through my personal mails.
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Often appears as...

  • have no business interfering
  • have no business talking

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Inappropriate Action

Use it to express that someone's doing something they shouldn't morally or socially.

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You have no business spreading rumors about others.
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Not Your Role

Emphasizes that someone is stepping outside their usual role or authority.

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You have no business giving me advice on my marriage.
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Strong Disapproval

Shows a strong disapproval of someone's actions or involvement.

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You have no business commentating on how I spend my earnings.
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