Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys

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The internet slang termNot My Circus, Not My Monkeysis a phrase used to convey that someone is choosing to not get involved in a particular situation or problem. It signifies that the person does not feel responsible for or obliged to address the issue at hand.

Examples:

When two friends are arguing online, you might see a comment like: “Sorry, but not my circus, not my monkeys. Im staying out of this drama.”
If someone asks you to help them with a task that you feel is not your responsibility, you may respond: “I understand you need assistance, but this is not my circus, not my monkeys. I think you should ask someone else.”

Synonyms:
unconcerned, indifferent, uninvolved, uninterested
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