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.
See also: fall, outside
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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.
See also: fall, outside
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

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.
See also: fall, outside
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • fall outside (something)
  • it's too late for sorry
  • sorry to say
  • be not (oneself)
  • not oneself
  • not feeling (oneself)
  • scope out
  • scope someone out
  • in a sorry state
  • say to
References in periodicals archive
Several villages fall outside the border fence erected by the Indian Army.
Don't leave villages outside fence: Uri residents to admin
The guidelines from 2013 said screening people who fell outside these limits "should not be performed." In contrast, the new draft guidelines simply said that people fall outside of the age and smoking-history criteria but who are still considered high risk for lung cancer based on a risk-prediction calculator should not "routinely" undergo screening.
Revised guidelines raise lung cancer screening age
As such, where any transaction falls outside the scope of these provisions, it would, as a consequence, fall outside the scope of VAT.
Federal Tax Authority: Bank Interest and Dividends Outside the Scope of VAT
I HAD a bad fall outside Nationwide Building Society on Wednesday, October 17, and I want to thank everyone who helped me.
Thank you to all who helped after my bad fall; LETTERS WRITE TO: Letters, Loughborough Echo, Ark Business Centre, Office 7, Gordon Road, Loughborough, LE11 1JP. EMAIL andy.rush@reachplc.com
However, prosecutors could not take the case forward because any alleged sex crime involving an adult that occurred in that year would fall outside of California's statute of limitations, the Los Angeles County District Attorney said.
Kevin Spacey will not be charged over a 1992 Los Angeles sexual assault allegation; A man had claimed the Hollywood actor had assaulted him in West Hollywood in October 1992
The guidelines from 2013 said that screening people who fell outside these limits "should not be performed." In contrast, the new draft guideline simply said that people who fall outside of the age and smoking-history criteria but who are still considered high risk for lung cancer based on a risk-prediction calculator should not "routinely" undergo screening.
Revised guidelines raise lung cancer screening age
Participants were also introduced to the impact of VAT on government entities, and the independent activities carried out by government entities that fall outside the scope of VAT.
UAE MoF and the FTA authority hold VAT workshop for government entities
So catch-up TV services run by other channels - such as YouTube, Netflix, Apple and ITV Hub - streaming or downloading programmes after they've been shown, or programmes available online before being shown on TV, fall outside the new rules.
Know your rights; The People's consumer Champion askdean@people.co.ukwith Dean Dunham
Pasok diyan 'yung mga nakikita nating kandidato na, who, I supposedly feel fall outside of reasonableness, Jimenez said.
Comelec reiterates rules on nuisance candidates
"We will continue to have differences with the Cuban government, but our concerns over a wide range of Cuba's policies and actions fall outside the criteria that is relevant to whether to rescind Cuba's designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism," said White House Spokesperson Josh Earnest in the statement.
Obama removes Cuba from 'State Sponsor of Terrorism' list
Over 400 rabbis signed a letter calling for an end to the demolitions of Palestinian homes that fall outside Israeli zoning laws.
Rabbis Unite to End Demolition of Palestinian Homes
Ulster Bank has said that the bulk of its first time mortgages would fall outside of the norms specified by the central bank of Ireland.
Ulster Bank says its first-time mortgages would not comply with central bank rules
EBSA officials have given sobering advice to companies that want to sell "limited benefit health insurance" products, such as hospital indemnity insurance policies, that fall outside the new PPACA rules on health-status-based underwriting, annual and lifetime benefits limits, and benefits package design.
Feds: Some "indemnity plans" come under PPACA
Richard Turnbull, 37, was found by neighbour Alan Fall outside his Great Broughtonhome last November.
Alcohol abuse led to man's death