Meanings
- Synonym of mind your own business.
Get back in the collar, and mind your own beeswax.
1930 June 29, Lincoln Star (1930-06-29)3 more examples
TRACY. (Rises) Mind your own beeswax, old Nosey Parker.
1939, Philip Barry, The Philadelphia Story: A Comedy in Three Acts, page 74“Say, how did he get all pink?” “Aw, mind your own beeswax,” said Henry.
1950, Beverly Cleary, Henry Huggins, page 128“This has nothing to do with you, Kinsey, so mind your own beeswax.”
1995, Sue Grafton, L Is for Lawless, page 155Synonyms: mind your own business
Synonyms & antonyms
phraseSynonym of mind your own business.
Origin
Alteration of mind your own business. From the use of beeswax to cover blemishes in the 1800s.
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