stick to one's knitting

Meaning: (idiomatic)Toconcentrateon one's owntasks,affairs, area ofexpertise, etc., especially in order to avoid distraction,embarrassment, or other needless problems.1935October 27, “Helene Mayer to be in Olympics: Woman Fencing Champion Accepts Invitation”, inNew York Times, retrieved1 October 2013:[A]s sportsmen I think that we shouldstick to our knittingand not allow economic or social conditions to interfere with the Olympic Games.1975Nov. 21, "Puritans Denied Drumstick" (editorial),Spokane Daily Chronicle, p. 4(retrieved 1 Oct 2013):Researchers shouldstick to their knitting, finding cancer cures and discovering new shades of lipstick, and refrain from debunking history.2001July 15, Chris Taylor, “E-Grocers Check Out”, inTime, retrieved1 October 2013:"Westuck to our knittingand stayed in one market rather than going for growth," he says.

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