fall outside

fall outside (something)

To not be included in some category, range, or scope. I'm sorry, but I can't speak on the matter—it falls outside my jurisdiction as a judge. My client's personal conduct falls outside the scope of this investigation, does it not? Sir, we've been getting some strange readings that fall outside the normal range for this time of day.

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. © 2024 Farlex, Inc, all rights reserved.

fall outside something

to be beyond someone's power, responsibility, or jurisdiction. This matter falls outside my bailiwick. Her offense fell outside of the manager's jurisdiction.

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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

fall outside

v.

To fail to be within or classified within some range, limit, or category: That behavior falls outside of what is allowed here. The proposed budget falls outside the guidelines.

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