the ball's in your court
1the ball's in your court — The responsibility for the next move is yours • • • Main Entry: ↑ball the ball s in your court see under ↑ball1 • • • Main Entry: ↑court …
2(the) ball is in your court — the ball is in (your) court you need to react or answer. We made a reasonable offer for the house, and now the ball is in their court. Etymology: based on the sports meaning of court (= the playing area in games like tennis) …
3the ball is in your court — ► the ball is in your court it is up to you to make the next move. Main Entry: ↑ball …
4the ball's in your court — If somebody says this to you, they mean that it s up to you to decide or take the next step …
5the ball is in your court — it is up to you to make the next move * * * the ball is in your court ◇ If the ball is in your court, you are the person who is expected or required to do something. What do you think we should do now? The ball is in your court. She s waiting for …
6the ball's in your court — you speak or act now, it s your turn She offered to pay $1900 for your car, so the ball s in your court …
7(the) ball is in your court — the ball is in your/sb s ˈcourt idiom it is your/sb s responsibility to take action next • They ve offered me the job, so the ball s in my court now. Main entry: ↑ballidiom …
8the Ball is in your court — Meaning The next move is up to you. Origin From tennis, where you must play the ball back to the opponent s court whenever it comes into yours …
9the ball is in your court — it is up to you to make the next move. → ball …
10the ball's in your court — If somebody says this to you, they mean that it s up to you to decide or take the next step. (Dorking School Dictionary) …