do one's own time

Definitions

1. 1

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

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

   • 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.

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