The Polish phrase “Nie mój cyrk, nie moje małpy” is a popular saying that translates to “Not my circus, not my monkeys” in English.

The origin of this quirky phrase is not entirely clear, but it is believed to have originated from the world of theater or circus — colorful, chaotic, and packed full of everyone in each other’s business!

In modern Polish, the playful phrase is used in various situations, such as when someone wants to cheekily distance themselves from a problem that they would prefer not to take on as their responsibility.