VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

The ball is in your court

Meaning:

This idiom means that it is now someone else's responsibility or turn to make a decision or take action in a situation.

Examples:

  • I've done everything I can to help you with the project; now the ball is in your court.
  • The company has made their offer; now the ball is in our court to negotiate.
  • The teacher has given us the assignment details; the ball is in our court to complete it on time.
  • After presenting my proposal, I told them the ball was in their court to make a decision.
  • He's waiting for her to call him back; the ball is in her court now.
  • The coach said, "The game plan is set; the ball is in your court to execute it."
  • The job interview went well, and now the ball is in their court to offer me the position.
  • The customer expressed their concerns; now the ball is in our court to address them.
  • The committee has reviewed the options; now the ball is in our court to vote on the proposal.
  • We've discussed the terms; now the ball is in their court to agree or suggest changes.
  • She asked him out on a date, so now the ball is in his court to respond.
  • The seller accepted our offer; now the ball is in our court to finalize the contract.
  • After the presentation, the investors have questions; the ball is in your court to answer them.
  • We've analyzed the data; the ball is in our court to make recommendations based on it.
  • The team has prepared the report; now the ball is in management's court to approve it.