good fences make good neighbors »
It is better to mind one's own business than get involved with other people's affairs.
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have one's ducks in a row »
To be organized; to have one's affairs in order; specifically, to have a multi-person effort coordinated towards the exact same goal.
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how-d'ye-do »
A troublesome state of affairs.
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inside job »
A crime or other illicit action committed by or with the help of someone either employed by the victim or entrusted with access to the victim's affairs and premises.
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mind one's own business »
To concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others.
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mother hen »
An outspoken and overprotective woman dealing with others' affairs.
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state of affairs »
A specific situation; a set of circumstances.
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stick one's nose in »
To be nosy; to meddle or interfere in the affairs of another.
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sticking point »
A disputed issue or state of affairs that causes an interruption or outright impasse in progress towards some goal or resolution, especially in negotiation or argumentation.
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to hell in a handbasket »
To a bad state of affairs quickly.
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