idiom
the ball is in your court
thuh BAWL iz in yor KORT
ðə bɔːl ɪz ɪn jɔːr kɔːrtListen
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Syllable breakdown
theballisinyourcourt
Dictionary meaning
It is now your responsibility to take the next action.
Examples
- We've submitted the proposal — the ball is in their court now.
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