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The ball is in your court

The bawl is in yor cort

/ðə bɔːl ɪz ɪn jɔːr kɔːrt/

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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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