Definition
This phrase indicates that a request is beyond the scope of one's job responsibilities, or that performing a specific action might result in job loss.
丢工都在所不惜(比喻某事做了就会丢工)
I know you want me to alter these figures, but it's more than my job's worth.
我知道你想让我修改这些数据,但这超出我的工作职责了。
I won't enter that room without authorization; it's more than my job's worth.
我没有授权不会进入那个房间,这超出我的工作范围了。
I can't sign this; it's beyond my authority, and it's more than my job's worth.
我不能签这个,这超出了我的权限,而且这超出我的工作职责了。