Definition
To serve a prison sentence without becoming involved in any illicit dealings or prison gangs.
In Context
- "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."