I was just giving my mother permission to go off and join the circus.我只是怂恿我老妈去疯一把而已
go off进行
John decided to go off on his own.
约翰决定自己离开。
give permission允许
He always gives permission; she, contrariwise, always refuses it.
他总是予以应允; 她则相反,总是拒绝。
Only if a teacher has given permission is a student allowed to enter this room.
只有得到教师的允许,学生才可以进这间屋。
It's none of my business,虽然这不关我的事
none of business无事
It'snone of your business,so please don't butt in.
这事与你无关,请别来干涉。