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Not our division 

Phrase popularized by the 2nd series finale of the BBC programme Sherlock--put simply, not one's responsibility, strong suit, or "area." Can also be used in terms of personal preferences--e.g. "blue jeans really aren't my division," or in reverse to show an interest in something--e.g. "Tom Baxter's face is my division."
Mom: please put the laundry in the dryer.
Me: Not our division. (You can say "not my division," but definition wouldn't let me.)

Friend 1: College is so not my division.

Me: mmmm dinner and a movie, looks like my division.
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Ghost Division 

They are the panzer elite, born to compete, never retreat! Ghost Division!
Living or dead, always ahead, fed by your dread!
Ghost Division by LeafyBoi June 12, 2020
Extremely smart and drop-dead gorgeous. Usually of Sri Lankan nationality. She is literally so perfect and good at everything she does. She seems to ease her way through life but is very humble about her achievements. She will listen to your problems for hours making sure she helps you in some way and is super caring. Any guy would be lucky to have her. Don't ever lose her trust or disrespect her, however, as she will never forget the way you hurt her.
Person 1: Dinushi is so good at everything omg

Person 2: Ikr I wish I could be her
Dinushi by coldtomatoes May 3, 2019

pacific division 

A Souther California based Hip-Hop Group Made Up of Three Talented Young Men; Like (22, born Gabe Stevenson), Mibbs (21,born Mike Stevenson), and B-Young (20,born Bryan Young) Originally From Los Angeles, California These Three Talented Individuals are Currently Located in Palmdale This Group Has Extravagent Live Shows Full of Energy and Flawless Rhymes, Almost Always Taking You Back To The "Golden Era"
"Yo Did You See Pacific Division Last Night?! Sh*t Was Dope Kid"

"Naw I Missed It, But PAC DIVISION IS THE ILLEST!"

Solo Aviators Division 

Masturbating in an airplane when above one mile high.
Jenny didn't manage do join the mile high club, but she did join the Solo Aviators Division!

The Aubrey Plaza Division 

The difference in what qualifies as sarcasm to women, when compared to what is considered sarcasm to men.

A man's use and recognition of sarcasm refers to a witty, clever, or smart-ass response or comment. This type of remark is used to mock, satirize, make humorous, express frustration with a conversation, etc. It is given with a derisive tone or affectation. A man who is sarcastic is smart, well thought out, and quick witted.

What qualifies as sarcasm among women is simply a response or comment that would be considered normal and completely bland within the conversation that it is a part of. However, solely the use of a mocking tone or affectation in a woman's voice allows them to label their response or themselves as sarcastic. Women who view themselves as sassy, or sarcastic will try to work this tone into conversation often, even though the content of their response was not quick witted or clever in any way.

In short: For men, sarcasm is about the content of the comment. It can be provocative but is always sharp, clever and can show the speaker to be intelligent and humorous.

For women, sarcasm is an ordinary, even sometimes dull response that is given in an ironic or mocking tone. No type of biting or quick content is used in this kind of comment.
Talk show host: "When do you think you'll decide to move away from the type of role you've most commonly been cast in?"
Aubrey Plaza: "I don't know, maybe at some point in the future" (spoken in a condescending tone while looking away from the interviewer to appear disinterested)
As opposed to:

Talk show host: "When do you think you'll decide to move away from the type of role you've most commonly been cast in?"
A man: "I don't know, maybe the same day you decide you don't like talking to a camera every night to try and make strangers laugh at you". (spoken in a biting yet humorous tone, to inform all parties that the comment is meant to be taken playfully)

Viewer: " Hmm, I don't think a man would be considered sarcastic if he gave the same response as she just did, people would probably think he was boring. Oh well, just another example of the Aubrey Plaza division at work!"