mind one's own business — to focus on one's own affairs and not interfere in other people's business
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to focus on one's own affairs and not interfere in other people's business
Pronunciation (IPA): /maɪnd wʌnz oʊn ˈbɪznəs/
Korean meaning: 자신의 일에만 신경 쓰고 다른 사람의 일에 간섭하지 않다
Korean pronunciation: 마인드 원즈 온 **비**즈니스
Example Sentences
- When Karen started asking about my dating life, I politely told her to mind her own business.
- If everyone just minded their own business, there would be a lot less drama in this office.
- My mother-in-law needs to learn to mind her own business instead of rearranging my kitchen every visit.
mind one's own business
NOUN//maɪnd wʌnz oʊn ˈbɪznəs//
to focus on one's own affairs and not interfere in other people's business
to focus on one's own affairs and not interfere in other people's business
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Mind your own business, or you'll get dizziness!
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Origin
16세기부터 사용된 표현으로, 'mind'는 '신경 쓰다, 돌보다'의 의미로, 자신의 사업(business)에만 마음을 두라는 뜻에서 유래
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“When Karen started asking about my dating life, I politely told her to mind her own business.”
“If everyone just minded their own business, there would be a lot less drama in this office.”
“My mother-in-law needs to learn to mind her own business instead of rearranging my kitchen every visit.”
“The best policy in a small town is to mind your own business and avoid gossip.”
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