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this is quite out of my syllabus

English translation: I will keep out of this.

22:58 Oct 27, 2013
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Art/Literary - Cinema, Film, TV, Drama
English term or phrase: this is quite out of my syllabus
Hello everyone,

Ritu's grandfather Hi, Aman. How are you?
Aman Fit and fine, as always.
Ritu's grandfather Good, my blessings. Sit.
Ritu's grandfather I assume all is well at home.
Aman Yes, grandfather.
Ritu's grandfather When did you return?
Ritu What boring questions, grandfather!
Ritu Wait. Let me ask.
Ritu So, Aman, what's up with Neelima?
Ritu's grandfather Well..
Ritu's grandfather ..****this is quite out of my syllabus*****.
Ritu's grandfather Are you up for some hot cottage cheese dishes?
Aman Yes, grandfather.
Ritu's grandfather Very good, very good. Good boy.
Ritu So?
Aman She dumped me.

Does the phrase in question mean "I dont know anything about it"?

Thank you.
Mikhail Korolev
Local time: 23:44
Selected answer:I will keep out of this.
Explanation:
The question -- What's up with Neelima?" -- seems to be about a relationship. The grandfather thinks it inappropriate that he should join in this conversation between young people. (He actually says: "This question is out of my syllabus.")

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Note added at 1 hr (2013-10-28 00:04:21 GMT)
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* "What's up with Neelima?"
Selected response from:

Piyush Ojha
United Kingdom
Local time: 21:44
Grading comment
Many thanks to everyone.

Thank you, Piyush.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
4 +4I'm clueless; I have no idea; Beats me
Darius Saczuk
5 +1I will keep out of this.
Piyush Ojha
5beyond me
Charlesp
3This is not in my dictionary/This does not compute
Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
3This is none of my business/ I'm not getting involved
Yvonne Gallagher


Discussion entries: 2





  

Answers


2 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +4
I'm clueless; I have no idea; Beats me


Explanation:
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Darius Saczuk
United States
Local time: 16:44
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in PolishPolish, Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jenni Lukac (X): It's beyond me... I'm not in a position to know...
4 mins
  -> Yup. Thank you, Jenni. :-)
agree  Jean-Claude Gouin
23 mins
  -> Thank you, 1045. :-)
agree  Edith Kelly
10 hrs
  -> Thanks.
agree  Thayenga: Clueless. :)
10 hrs
  -> Thanks.
neutral  B D Finch: It seems that, unless you speak Hindi, you are guessing and guessed wrong. See Piyush's comment in the Discussion.
12 hrs
  -> Yes, now I see it.
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48 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +1
I will keep out of this.


Explanation:
The question -- What's up with Neelima?" -- seems to be about a relationship. The grandfather thinks it inappropriate that he should join in this conversation between young people. (He actually says: "This question is out of my syllabus.")

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Note added at 1 hr (2013-10-28 00:04:21 GMT)
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* "What's up with Neelima?"

Piyush Ojha
United Kingdom
Local time: 21:44
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in HindiHindi
PRO pts in category: 16
Grading comment
Many thanks to everyone.

Thank you, Piyush.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Shera Lyn Parpia: culturally the correct interpretation.
6 hrs
  -> It is. Thanks.
neutral  B D Finch: As I don't know Hindi, I can't "agree", but good that you clarified this.
11 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
This is not in my dictionary/This does not compute


Explanation:
He misused the word "syllabus" to say that he does not understand the jargon.

does not compute = Please say that again in plain English.

Frank Szmulowicz, Ph. D.
United States
Local time: 16:44
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PolishPolish
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12 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
This is none of my business/ I'm not getting involved


Explanation:
or "I'm staying out of this"

I am giving this answer based on Piyush's understanding of the Hindi original i.e that the grandfather thinks it inappropriate that he should get involved or join in this conversation between young people.
If the literal translation actually is: "This question is out of my syllabus." I would take it to mean it is none of his business and is not his concern so he won't get involved..



Yvonne Gallagher
Ireland
Local time: 21:44
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 84
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3 days 9 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
beyond me


Explanation:
It is an expression.

Can be vague, as it has a lot of different meanings.

Charlesp
Sweden
Local time: 22:44
Native speaker of: English
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