It’s not for me to decide whether you should leave your job.
She wouldn’t tell me; she said it was for me to figure out.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
not for someone to do something — not for (someone) to do something : not the right or duty of (someone) to do something It is not for you to say that she can t go. [=it is not appropriate for you to say she can t go; you cannot decide that she cannot go] • • • Main Entry: ↑for … Useful english dictionary
it is all too easy (for someone) to do something — phrase used for saying that it is very easy to make a mistake or to do something that will cause problems For most people it is all too easy to put on weight. It is all too easy for someone in authority to think that they are better than everyone … Useful english dictionary
there is no need (for someone) to do something — there is no need for something phrase used for saying that something does not have to be done or should not be done There’s no need for you to stay late – I can finish this. There’s no need for all this violence. Thesaurus: not wanted or… … Useful english dictionary
it is easy (for someone) to do something — phrase used for saying that someone thinks a situation is simple, when it is really very complicated or difficult It’s easy for people in cities to think that small towns have no crime. It is easy to forget that many problems remain to be solved … Useful english dictionary
I'd hate (for) someone to do something — I’d hate (for) someone/something to do something I’d hate to see someone/something do something phrase used for saying that a particular situation or event would make you feel unhappy I’d hate to see public money put into something which is not … Useful english dictionary
in order (for someone) to do something — in order (for someone/something/) to do something phrase so that someone can do something or something can happen In order for the company to be profitable, sales would need to rise by at least 60%. What do I have to do in order to convince them? … Useful english dictionary
be for someone to do something — to be someone s right, responsibility, or duty to do something It s not for me to decide whether you should leave your job. She wouldn t tell me; she said it was for me to figure out … English dictionary
something goes for someone else — (something) goes for (someone/something else) something is also true for someone or something else. Jordan is famous, but he s not comfortable in a crowd the same goes for most movie stars and politicians. San Francisco should have a beautiful… … New idioms dictionary
someone could stand something — phrase used for saying that you think that someone should do something because it would be a good thing Those kids could stand a few lessons in good manners. someone could stand to do something: He could stand to lose a bit of weight. Thesaurus:… … Useful english dictionary
someone can stick something — impolite phrase used for saying very angrily that you do not want something that you have been given or are being offered You can stick your rotten job! tell someone where they can stick something/where to stick something: I told them where they … Useful english dictionary
