Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the ball is in your court
idiom
/ðə bɔːl ɪz ɪn jɔːr kɔːrt/
Definition
It is your turn to make a decision or take action in a situation.
Examples
- After presenting my offer, I told her that the ball is in her court now.
- I’ve done all I can to help; now the ball is in your court to decide what to do next.
- He made his proposal clear; the ball is in our court to respond appropriately.
Meaning
This phrase indicates that someone has the responsibility or opportunity to respond or act next in a given scenario.
Synonyms
- It’s your move
- The next step is yours
- Now it’s up to you
