don't interfere

/doʊnt ɪnˈtɪr/
phraseIntermediate
informal

to avoid getting involved in someone else's affairs or business

He asked his colleagues not to interfere in his project.

He wanted his colleagues to let him handle his project independently.

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This phrase is often used to politely ask someone to stop meddling in matters that do not concern them.

Collocations

don't interfere withto avoid disrupting or meddling in

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Related Phrases

mind your own businessphrase
to focus on your own affairs and not others'
stay out of itphrase
to avoid getting involved in a situation

💡Pro Tip

Polite Usage

Use 'don't interfere' to make a polite request rather than a demand, especially in professional or formal settings.

Gold Rule

Respect Boundaries

This phrase is often used to set boundaries, so use it when you want to communicate that someone's involvement is unwanted.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the verb 'interfere,' meaning to come between or obstruct, combined with the negative 'don't' to form a polite request.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to express a desire for privacy or autonomy. It can be used as a direct request or a gentle reminder.

Word Breakdown

don't
a contraction of 'do not,' used to form a negative command
prefix
+
interfere
to become involved in something that is not your concern
root
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