idiom
Business
The ball is in your court
The bawl is in yor cort
/ðə bɔːl ɪz ɪn jɔːr kɔːrt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Theballisinyourcourt
Dictionary meaning
It is your decision or responsibility to act next.
Examples
- I’ve sent the proposal — the ball is in your court.
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