The Ball’s In Your Court
- The Ball’s In Your Court
- How common is this idiom?: This idiom is still moderately used in informal conversations, particularly in sports and business contexts, but its usage has declined in recent years, especially among younger generations.
- Literal Meaning: The ball is in the opponent's court, indicating it's their turn to act or make a decision in a game of tennis or basketball.
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: The responsibility or decision is now with the person being addressed, implying it's their turn to take action or make a decision.
- I've made my offer, now the ball's in your court to decide whether to accept or reject it.
- We've presented our proposal, now the ball's in their court to respond with a counteroffer.
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