the ball is in your court

"The ball is in your court" is a phrase commonly used in conversation and situations to mean that it is someone else's turn or responsibility to take action or make a decision. It signifies that the person being addressed has the power or control to determine the next course of action or outcome. In a literal sense, it refers to a game of tennis or basketball, where the ball must be returned by the player on the other side. Figuratively, it implies that the person being spoken to has the opportunity or obligation to respond or make a move in a particular situation.