Idiom 'Ball Is in Your Court'

source: Twominute English    2013年6月18日
The idiom 'the ball is in your court' means that now it is your turn to do something. Thus the the idiom means a responsibility which is now yours after someone has done their part. Let's learn how you can use this idiom in your conversations from this video.
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0:06 In this lesson we will discuss the idiom 'the ball is in your court' and how to use it in conversations.
0:20 If someone says 'the ball is in your court' to you it means that he wants you to react on the matter.
0:28 Mr. Smith told me that the ball is in my court when he gave me the assignment. He meant that I should work on it now, right?
0:36 You got it, Daisy. The idiom is often used in making a decision.
0:42 However it also means whatever happens, it's up to you; now it's your turn to make a decision.
0:50 So if the ball is in someone's court it means that it is now his responsibility to do something about it.
0:58 Correct! This makes the meaning clear. Will you give me some examples?
1:04 I guess the ball is in my court now! Okay here's one example: ''I've emailed you my half of the report Mark. Now the ball is in your court.''
1:14 Thank you Daisy! By the way, we've already raised $3000 for the freshmen party. Now the ball is in your court to schedule it.
1:24 Don't worry Mark, actually I've planned it already! Let's listen to some conversations now.
1:36 What about the balance sheet Olivia? Have you done it?
1:40 I did my bit and gave it to John. The ball's in his court now. You should talk to him Wilson.
1:46 Thank you Olivia. I'll ask John about it.
1:55 Wilson, what happened to your job transfer?
1:58 Yeah! I talked to Mr. Jones about it. He said the ball is in the chairman's court.
2:03 I see,so you might stay with us a bit longer!
2:07 For now, I have no choice, unless I just quit.
2:11 So if the chairman refuses your transfer request, the ball will be in your court.
2:16 Yeah. That's right. It'll be a tough decision.
2:25 Hey Wilson, let's go watch one of the new movies today, okay?
2:28 I'm a little bored of watching movies, let's go do something else.
2:32 Okay, what would you like to do then? I'll do anything you want to do.
2:36 Really?
2:38 Yep, the ball's in your court!
2:43 I guess the ball is in my court now!
2:50 Now the ball is in your court to schedule it.
2:58 The ball’s in his court now.
3:03 He said the ball is in the chairman's court.
3:10 If the chairman refuses your transfer request, the ball will be in your court.
3:20 Yep, the ball’s in your court!