idiom
ball in your court
BAWL in yor KORT
bɔːl ɪn jɔːr kɔːrtListen
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Syllable breakdown
ballinyourcourt
Dictionary meaning
The responsibility or decision now rests with you.
Examples
- I've submitted my proposal; the ball is in your court now.
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