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.