the ball is in someone’s court



the ball is in someone’s court

phr. to be someone else’s move, play, or turn. I can’t do anything as long as the ball is in John’s court.
See also: ball, court

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Timoteus-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Fedelmid-Ancient Irish, Irish Mythology
Nanaya-Near Eastern Mythology
Shraga-Jewish
Tinashe-Southern African, Shona
Venyaminvye-nee-ah-MEEN, vee-nee-ah-MEENRussian