not my circus, not my monkeys

== English == === Etymology === Calque of Polish nie mój cyrk, nie moje małpy === Phrase === not my circus, not my monkeys (colloquial) 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. ==== Related terms ==== the organ grinder, not the monkey ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== different clowns, same circus (likewise a circus metaphor emphasizing human folly)