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What does "any of your business" mean? and what are the similar expressions?

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Rebecca

Someone's "business" in this context means their personal information that is private. So "not that it's any of your business, but" means that it's not your problem, so I don't need to tell you, but I will. Ex: Not that it's any of your business, but I do have a boyfriend. The common expression used with the word "business" is "none of your business". This means that something is private or personal so you shouldn't ask about it. Ex: I'm not telling you my grade on that exam, it's none of your business! Ex: It's none of your business whether I am married or not.

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