Hello and welcome to The English We Speak,
where we explain phrases used by fluent English speakers so that you can use them too.
I'm Feifei.
And I'm Phil.
I'm in such a rush, Feifei.
Can we do this quickly?
I need to run home and pack.
I'm going on holiday tomorrow.
And I haven't packed anything yet or worked out how to get to the airport or got any travel money.
You haven't done any of that?
Phil, I'd help out, but I think this is more of a you problem.
You should have planned things better.
But let's record this programme properly and take the time it needs.
Well, at least you've given me an expression we can talk about.
a you problem.
We say this to someone to say that their problem is something for them to sort out themselves.
Yes,
and often we use it to remind people when they complain about something that they could have avoided,
like your rushed holiday preparations.
You're right, that is a me problem.