| 释义 |
the ball is in someone's court the ball is in (one's) courtOne has the responsibility for further action, especially after someone else previously held responsibility. The phrase originated in tennis. Well, they invited you, so the ball is in your court now. Do you want to go out with them or not?See also: ball, courtthe ball is in someone's court it is that particular person's turn to act next. This expression is a metaphor from tennis or a similar ball game where different players use particular areas of a marked court.See also: ball, court |