释义 |
the ball is in 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 courtFig. to be someone else's move, play, or turn. (From tennis.) The ball's in your court now. You do something. I can't do anything as long as the ball is in John's court.See also: ball, court |