❌ Don't Say
It's up to you
✅ Say This Instead
"The ball is in your court"
Meaning
The next decision or action depends on you.
اردو ترجمہ
اب فیصلہ آپ کے ہاتھ میں ہے
Daily Life Examples
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You can pick the movie; the ball is in your court.
آپ فلم منتخب کر سکتے ہیں؛ اب فیصلہ آپ کے ہاتھ میں ہے۔ -
Should we go ahead with the plan? The ball is in your court.
کیا ہمیں منصوبے پر آگے بڑھنا چاہیے؟ اب فیصلہ آپ کے ہاتھ میں ہے۔ -
I’ve given you all the information, now the ball is in your court.
میں نے آپ کو تمام معلومات فراہم کر دی ہیں، اب فیصلہ آپ کے ہاتھ میں ہے۔
"The ball is in your court"
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Expression Frequency
Common
Formality
Both
Authority Score
8/10
📖 Linguistic Context
An idiomatic clause functioning as a subject complement; it follows a subject (the ball) and verb (is) to convey responsibility.
🔄 Synonyms & Alternatives
📰 Real-World Usage Examples
"After outlining the budget, the manager said, "The ball is in your court regarding the final approval.""
📌 Business context
"The professor reminded the students, "The ball is in your court now; your research proposals need to be submitted by Friday.""
📌 Academic context
"When I asked my friend where to eat, she replied, "The ball is in your court—choose wherever you like.""
📌 Daily conversation
⚠️ When NOT to Use
Avoid it in formal legal documents where precise language is required.
💡 Pro Tip
Use it right after presenting options to signal that the listener decides next.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is it correct to say It's up to you?
It's correct but can be vague; the idiom adds vividness.
When should I use The ball is in your court?
Use it after offering choices to indicate the other person decides next.
What does The ball is in your court mean?
It means the responsibility or decision now belongs to the listener.
Posted on June 17, 2026 · Practice English Daily · More Practice Sentences