the ball is in one's court

idiom

: burdened with expectations or requirements for something
What do you think we should do about the project? The ball is in your court.

Dictionary Entries Near the ball is in one's court

the balance

the ball is in one's court

the bar

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“The ball is in one's court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20ball%20is%20in%20one%27s%20court. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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