the ball is in someone's court

短语

发音

AU

别名

have the ball in one's court

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

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

    习语

    Well there's not much more I can do, so the ball is in your court now.

词源

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

来源:wiktionary