Д-96

ДЕЛО ХОЗЙЙСКОЕ coll NP Invar used as an indep. remark or subj-compl with быть» ( subj: это, abstr , infin, or a clause), pres only fixed WO

sth.

usu. a decision to act in a specific way) rests with s.o. , s.o. can do what he wants: это дело хозяйское = ite up to you (him etc ) it's your (his etc ) choice (decision, business) do (let him etc do) what you think (he thinks etc) best (in limited contexts) suit yourself (-selves).

«Так пойдёшь ужинать?» - «Не хочется». - «Дело хозяйское. Как хочешь» (Залыгин 1). "Are you going to get supper?" "I don't feel like it." "Suit yourself. Do as you like" (1a).