Be somebody’s department

phrase

To be someone's area of knowledge, responsibility, or expertise.

Anna is our marketing expert. If you have any questions about the new ad campaign, that's her department.
Visual representation of "be somebody’s department" - To be someone's area of knowledge, responsibility, or expertise

Often appears as...

  • that's not my department
  • it's her department

Usage tips

Idiomatic

phrase

To be someone's area of knowledge, responsibility, or expertise.

Anna is our marketing expert. If you have any questions about the new ad campaign, that's her department.
Visual representation of "be somebody’s department" - To be someone's area of knowledge, responsibility, or expertise

Often appears as...

  • that's not my department
  • it's her department

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Responsibility Hint

Suggests who should handle a task without giving direct orders.

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You're good with numbers, so this budget report is your department.
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Expertise Indicator

Implies someone has special skills or knowledge in an area.

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Talk to Rachel about the problem, it's her department.
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Polite Refusal

A way to decline tasks that are outside one's role in a polite manner.

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I don't handle client accounts, that's not my department.
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