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Idioms & Expressions
The ball is in your court
Indicating that the next move depends on the other person
Literal Meaning
The sphere is in your area of play.
Actual Meaning
It's your turn to make a decision or take action
Examples in Context

Friend: 'I've given you all the information - the ball's in your court.' (Translation: Your turn to decide)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Transfers responsibility
  • 2From tennis metaphor
  • 3Often ends negotiations
Phrase Thesaurus
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it's your move
the choice is yours
your decision
over to you
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