Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
something-is-not-your-department
idiom
/ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɪz nɑt jʊr dɪˈpɑrtmənt/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate that a particular task or issue falls outside one’s area of responsibility or expertise.
Examples
- When I asked Joe about the catering, he said that’s something-is-not-your-department.
- She felt overwhelmed with the marketing reports, so she told her boss that the financial audits were something-is-not-your-department.
Meaning
This expression suggests that the matter at hand should be handled by someone else who is more qualified or responsible for it.
Synonyms
- Not my responsibility
- Not my business
- Outside my scope
