Thoughts for today, #239 …. “Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys”!!


CircusMonk

~~September 15, 2015~~ 

RIGHT ON TARGET … JUST WHEN NEEDED

“Not my circus, not my monkeys”
Language: Polish
Translation: Nie mój cyrk, nie moje malpy
Meaning: Not my problem

While more cryptic than just saying “not my problem”, the Polish expression “not my circus, not my monkeys” makes perfect sense, and is a lot more fun to say. Poland can offer a traveller some difficulties in terms of cultural customs – holding your thumbs means good luck, not crossing your fingers, for example.

You’ll probably need a bit of luck, what with all those monkeys running around.

“As it appears in … full read/full credit”

http://www.hotelclub.com/blog/idioms-of-the-world-infographic/#sthash.E4s9ylOi.dpuf

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We ALL are ONE!! 

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3 thoughts on “Thoughts for today, #239 …. “Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys”!!

  1. Pingback: Thoughts for today, #272 …. “Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys”!! | It Is What It Is

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