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Region: General | Usage example: Mind your own business and stop criticizing their plans.

Mind your own business

Meaning

Avoid interfering in other people's affairs.

Usage

Used to set boundaries in conversations.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Straightforward moral caution from community norms.

Used in English since at least the 16th century.