Be somebody’s pigeon

Definition 1 of 2

Pro Tip 1/3

Informal Use

It's casual language; use it with friends, not in formal settings like job interviews.

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I can't help with the move - that's Jim's pigeon.

Pro Tip 2/3

Avoid Blaming

It's to state responsibility, not to blame someone harshly for a problem.

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I can't cover her shift. That's her pigeon, not mine.

Pro Tip 3/3

Clarifying Tasks

Use it to clarify who should handle a task without ambiguity or confusion.

Illustration for Clarifying Tasks

Organizing the meeting agenda is definitely Sarah's pigeon.

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