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。