mind one's business

A form of mind one's own business — To concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others.

Meanings

verbmind one's business (third-person singular simple present minds one's business, present participle minding one's business, simple past and past participle minded one's business)

present singular third person minds one's business · participle present minding one's business · participle past minded one's business · past minded one's business

  1. alternativeAlternative form of mind one's own business.
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