mind your own beeswax en · X
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Alteration of mind your own business. From the use of beeswax to cover blemishes in the 1800s.
Meanings
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Synonym of mind your own business.
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 155:Get back in the collar, and mind your own beeswax.
1930 June 29, Lincoln Star (1930-06-29):