Question 1

What does "the ball is in your court" mean?

Accepted Answer

It is now your responsibility to take action or make a decision.

Question 2

How do you use "the ball is in your court" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

I've submitted the proposal — the ball is in your court now.

Question 3

Is "the ball is in your court" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"the ball is in your court" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. Implies that one person has done what they can and awaits the other's response.