the ball is in someone's court

English

Etymology

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

Phrase

the ball is in someone's court

(idiomatic) It is someone's turn to do something; often making a decision.
Well there's not much more I can do, so the ball is in your court now.

Alternative forms

have the ball in one's court

Translations

Translations

Finnish: pallo on jollakulla

French: la balle est dans son camp (fr)

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