ball's in your court, the



ball's in your court, the

It's your responsibility now; it's up to you. For example, I've done all I can; now the ball's in your court. This term comes from tennis, where it means it is the opponent's turn to serve or return the ball, and has been transferred to other activities. [Second half of 1900s]

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
EasterEES-tərEnglish
Natalius-Late Roman
Justice['dʒʌstis]
Ceri (1)KE-riWelsh
Mose-German
Jeremy['dʒerimi]