noun a person's business or affairs
verb to not concern or involve someone else
pronoun referring to nobody
Often used in the context of boundaries and privacy within relationships, where one person may assert that certain information or actions are 'nobody's business' but their own.
Used to shut down nosy inquiries or rumors, indicating that the topic at hand is not for others to meddle in.
Asserting one's right to keep certain information or aspects of their life private and not subject to scrutiny or interference by others.
In the context of a writer, 'be nobody’s business' can refer to keeping personal matters private and not allowing them to interfere with professional work. It can also mean not getting involved in gossip or drama within writing circles.
For a psychologist, 'be nobody’s business' may involve maintaining professional boundaries with clients and not sharing personal information that is not relevant to the therapeutic relationship. It can also mean respecting the privacy of clients and not discussing their cases with others.