| 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 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 |