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
Mind your own business, or you'll get dizziness!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기부터 사용된 표현으로, 'mind'는 '신경 쓰다, 돌보다'의 의미로, 자신의 사업(business)에만 마음을 두라는 뜻에서 유래
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📝Examples
“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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