
the ball is in your court
/ðə ˌbɔːl ɪz ɪn jɔːr ˈkɔːrt/
it's your turn to take action
the ball is in your court in a sentence
“I've made my offer—the ball is in your court.”
Origin of the ball is in your court
From tennis or similar court sports where player must return ball from their court
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