English Explanatory Dictionary

not my circus, not my monkeys

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. It is not my problem; it's none of my business; indicates that one is not responsible for controlling or changing a volatile or delicate situation.

Word forms

not my circus, not my monkeys

Etymology

Calque of Polish nie mój cyrk, nie moje małpy.

Related words

the organ grinder, not the monkey different clowns, same circus
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