English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "that is none of your business" Mean?
Learn what "that is none of your business" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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That is none of your business.
This means the speaker refuses to discuss something because it is private.
From The Missing Piece, Episode 39
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone shuts down another person's attempt to ask about a private matter.
Usage Scenario
Use it to stop someone from asking about something personal. It sounds rude or harsh, so it works better in arguments than in polite conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
That's none of your business.
2
It's none of your business.
3
That doesn't concern you.
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