That’s her/his/their/your problem

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phrase

It means that the issue or difficulty under discussion is the responsibility of the person indicated, and not the responsibility of the speaker.

If she doesn't want to take the advice, that's her problem.
Visual representation of "that’s her/his/their/your problem" - It means that the issue or difficulty under discussion is the responsibility of the person indicated, and not the responsibility of the speaker.

Often appears as...

  • that's not my problem
  • that's your problem now

Usage tips

Colloquial, Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "that’s her/his/their/your problem"
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Personal Responsibility

Suggests the person must deal with their own issues, without expecting help.

Illustration for Personal Responsibility
If he lost his keys, that's his problem.
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Blunt Dismissal

Indicates a blunt or unsympathetic dismissal of another's concerns.

Illustration for Blunt Dismissal
She missed the deadline? Well, that's her problem.
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Conversational Cue

Signals the speaker's unwillingness to discuss the matter further.

Illustration for Conversational Cue
You don't like my decision? That's your problem, not mine.
Visual representation of the word "That’s her/his/their/your problem"

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