
What Does “the ball is in someone’s court” mean?
Definition:
When the ball is in someone’s court they have to take action.
Example(s)
The ball is in your court now. You should decide what you want to do.
This idiom is in the sport category.

When the ball is in someone’s court they have to take action.
The ball is in your court now. You should decide what you want to do.
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