Meaning of do one's own time | Babel Free

Definitions

To serve a prison sentence without becoming involved in any illicit dealings or prison gangs.

idiomatic, informal

Examples

“He did his own time, minded his own business.”

“But typically, if an inmate just minded his own business and did his own time, he could usually stay out of serious trouble.”

“Anyways, like I said, your dad went his own way, minded his own business, did his own time; all's he wanted to do was finish his stretch and get back home to you and your mother.”

CEFR level