2018 · Q118
Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternative meanings to each. Choose the response (a), (b), (c) or (d), which presents the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
Ball is in your court.
EnglishIdioms and Phrases
- ABe happy at the dance / ball room
- BIt’s up to you to make the decision
- CA very powerful person
- DNot speaking directly about an issue
Explanation
'The ball is in your court' means it is your turn to act: it's up to you to make the decision. Option (a) takes 'ball' literally as a dance, while (c) and (d) are unrelated to the idiom. Hence (b) is correct.