I'm not my brother's keeper
I'm not my brother's keeper
I'm not responsible for the actions, behavior, or whereabouts of my close relative or friend (not necessarily a brother). Often used to express frustration that such responsibility is assumed. Of course I'm disappointed that Travis got arrested again, but I'm not my brother's keeper. How should I know where Mary is? I'm not my brother's keeper.
See also: keeper, not
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
I am not my brother's keeper.
and Am I my brother's keeper?Prov. You are not responsible for another person's doings or whereabouts. (Biblical.) Fred: Where's Robert? Jane: Am I my brother's keeper? Jill: How could you let Jane run off like that? Alan: I'm not my brother's keeper.
See also: keeper, not
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- brother
- I am not my brother's keeper
- keeper
- Am I my brother's keeper?
- not your brother's keeper
- not (one's) brother's keeper
- be (not) (one's) brother's keeper
- be brother's keeper
- not (one's) keeper
- not someone's keeper