[Idiom] THE BALL IS IN YOUR COURT. - Understanding Your Role in Making Decisions
The ball is in your court.
It's your decision or responsibility now.
The phrase 'The ball is in your court' is a popular idiom derived from tennis or other net sports, where hitting the ball back over the net puts the play into the opponent's side of the court. In everyday use, it means that someone now has the responsibility to make the next move or decision in a situation. Think of it as though someone has passed you the 'ball' (or responsibility), and it's up to you to decide what to do with it. This idiom is often used in contexts where decisions need to be made after someone has given you the power or after they have done their part.
Example Sentences
The ball is in your court.
It's your turn to take action.
With the offer made, the ball is in your court to decide.
With the offer made, it's your turn to decide.
After presenting his proposal, he told them the ball is in your court now.
After presenting his proposal, he told them it's now their turn to act.