chew one's own tobacco

chew one's own tobacco
chew one's own tobacco
Rur. to mind one's own business. •

Sally: You seem awfully happy all of a sudden. How come? Tom: Chew your own tobacco.

I'm just sitting here chewing my own tobacco, not bothering anybody.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

Игры ⚽ Нужна курсовая?

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