What is That's Not Your Pidgeon?

1.

phrase used to point out to someone that they are out of their jurisdictionor speaking out of place. Used in instances when someone is making comments or decisions that are not related to their expertise, knowledge base, or responsibility.

Burns: "I wish Marge were here to give me a back massage."

Smithers: "Mr. Burns, I would be happy to give you a back massage."

Burns: "Smithers, that's not your pidgeon."

See jurisdiction, responsibility
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