French idioms
What does “Occupe-toi de tes oignons” mean?
Occupe-toi de tes oignons
Word for word
Look after your own onions
What it really means
Mind your own affairs and stay out of mine. It is a curt reply to somebody being nosy.
How we say it in English
Mind your own business
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