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
RasmusRAHS-moosDanish, Swedish, Norwegian
Atropos-Greek Mythology
Takis-Greek
AngÉLicaahn-GE-lee-kah (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese
Nyssa-Various
Maryloumer-ee-LOO, mar-ee-LOOEnglish