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The ball is in your court

The ball is in your court

It is now your turn to decide or act.

I've made my offer; the ball is in your court now.

Remember: A tennis image: the ball has crossed the net to your side. Common at work and in negotiations.

Short lessonEveryday idiomsIdioms are phrases whose meaning is different from the meaning of their words.

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