Mind your own business
phrase
Stop interfering in other people's matters that don't concern you.
She was trying to give me advice on my career, and I told her to mind her own business.
Often appears as...
- don't mind my business
- can't you mind your own business?
phrase
To only take care or worry about your own matters.
I have enough issues to deal with without getting involved in yours. I need to mind my own business.
Often appears as...
- mind your own business
- i'm minding my own business
phrase
Stop interfering in other people's matters that don't concern you.
She was trying to give me advice on my career, and I told her to mind her own business.
Often appears as...
- don't mind my business
- can't you mind your own business?
phrase
To only take care or worry about your own matters.
I have enough issues to deal with without getting involved in yours. I need to mind my own business.
Often appears as...
- mind your own business
- i'm minding my own business
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Politeness
Can sound rude or annoyed when said directly, so use cautiously.
Excuse me, but I think you should mind your own business.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-confrontational
Soften it by adding phrases like 'if you don't mind' to sound less harsh.
I'd appreciate it if you minded your own business, please.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
In some cultures, this phrase can be very offensive. Understand the social context first.
I noticed in their culture, telling someone to mind their own business is taboo.
Pro Tip 1/3Politeness
Can sound rude or annoyed when said directly, so use cautiously.
Excuse me, but I think you should mind your own business.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-confrontational
Soften it by adding phrases like 'if you don't mind' to sound less harsh.
I'd appreciate it if you minded your own business, please.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
In some cultures, this phrase can be very offensive. Understand the social context first.
I noticed in their culture, telling someone to mind their own business is taboo.
Pro Tip 1/3Politeness
Can sound rude or annoyed when said directly, so use cautiously.
Excuse me, but I think you should mind your own business.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-confrontational
Soften it by adding phrases like 'if you don't mind' to sound less harsh.
I'd appreciate it if you minded your own business, please.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
In some cultures, this phrase can be very offensive. Understand the social context first.
I noticed in their culture, telling someone to mind their own business is taboo.
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