General
ball in your court
What does ball in your court mean?
Responsibility for the next move rests with the person addressed.
"I've sent the proposal, so the ball's in your court now."
Origin
Tennis metaphor.
Frequently asked questions
What does the ball is in your court mean?
It means responsibility for the next move rests with the person being addressed, so it's their turn to act or decide.
How do you use ball in your court in a sentence?
For example: 'I've sent the proposal, so the ball's in your court now.'
Where does the phrase come from?
It's a tennis metaphor, referring to whose side of the court the ball is on.
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