Meaning of the ball is in someone's court | Babel Free
Definitions
It is someone's turn to do something; often making a decision.
idiomatic
Equivalents
العربية
الكرة في ملعبه
Suomi
pallo on jollakulla
Examples
“Well there's not much more I can do, so the ball is in your court now.”
“Achieving that partnership will require leadership and flexibility. Not just from us, but from our friends, the 27 nations of the EU. And as we look forward to the next stage, the ball is in their court, but I am optimistic it will receive a positive response.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.