Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
not-be-someones-keeper
phrase
nɑt bi ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ˈkipər
Definition
To not be responsible for someone else’s actions or well-being.
Examples
- “I can’t be your keeper; you need to make your own decisions.”
- “She reminded him that she would not be his keeper, encouraging him to take responsibility for his own life.”
- “It’s important to recognize when you’re not someone’s keeper to maintain healthy boundaries.”
Meaning
This phrase suggests that an individual should not feel obligated to monitor or care for another person’s behavior or life choices.
Synonyms
- not my responsibility
- not my concern
- self-sufficient
