English Explanatory Dictionary

the ball is in someone's court

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. It is someone's turn to do something; often making a decision.

Pronunciation

En-au-the ball is in someone's court.ogg

Word forms

the ball is in someone's court have the ball in one's court

Etymology

From tennis, as when the ball is in someone's court it is their turn to play.

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