the ball's in your court
11The 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 …
12ball is in your court — If the ball is in your court, it is up to you to make the next decision or step …
13ball is in your court — If the ball is in your court, it is up to you to make the next decision or step. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** If the ball is in your court, it is your turn to speak or act next. We gave the manager a list of complaints, so the… …
14Ball is in your court — If the ball is in your court, it is up to you to make the next decision or step …
15ball's in your court — See the ball s in your court …
16(the) ball is in 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) …
17ball is in your court — it s up to (you) to take action; the next step is for (you) to take; (we) await your next move …
18(the) ball is in somebody's 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 …
19ball — Ⅰ. ball [1] ► NOUN 1) a solid or hollow sphere, especially one that is kicked, thrown, or hit in a game. 2) a single throw or kick of the ball in a game. 3) N. Amer. a game played with a ball, especially baseball. ► VERB ▪ squeeze or form into a… …
20ball — 1 noun (C) 1 TO PLAY WITH a round object that is thrown, kicked, or hit in a game or sport: Bounce the ball to me. | a tennis ball 2 ROUND SHAPE something formed or rolled into a round shape: a ball of string | Shape the dough into balls. 3 the… …