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to mind one's own beeswax
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to refrain from interfering in someone else's private affairs
Humorous
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "mind one's own beeswax" and when to use it?
The idiom "mind one's own beeswax" is a playful and somewhat humorous variation of the older expression "mind your own business." The word "beeswax" was likely used as a lighthearted and somewhat whimsical substitute for "business." The idiom emerged in American English during the 1930s and is often used to humorously or emphatically encourage someone to tend to their own affairs and not meddle in the affairs of others.
Examples
Why do n't you mind your own beeswax and stop asking about my personal life? " Jane snapped at her nosy friend.
When Sarah's younger brother kept poking around in her room, she told him, " You should mind your own beeswax, little buddy! "
