# not my circus, not my monkeys

> English word · Phrase

## Definitions
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.

## Etymology
Calque of Polish nie mój cyrk, nie moje małpy

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/not-my-circus-not-my-monkeys