detail for

detail for (something)

To assign a particular task. A noun or pronoun can be used between "detail" and "for." Oh, great, my superior detailed me for latrine duty. A: "The captain didn't detail you for anything? How'd you get so lucky." B: "He didn't—Cap's on his way over now!" You two are detailed for the Mess Hall, and you better get going so you can help with the dinner rush.

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detail someone for something

to choose someone to do a particular task. (Originally military.) Sam detailed Private Bailey for guard duty. Donna was detailed for some extra work.

See also: detail, for

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