How to Pronounce "have the ball in your court"
expression
HAV thuh BAWL in yor KORT
hav thuh BAWL in yaw KAWT
Definition
To be the person who is responsible for making the next decision or taking action in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɔɫ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkɔɹt
British English
hæv/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɔːl/ /ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /kˈɔːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV thuh BAWL in yor KORT
UK
hav thuh BAWL in yaw KAWT
Listen in Context
Now that I have said yes, the ball is in your court.
It’s your decision. The ball is in your court.
After my offer, the ball is in your court.
I've done everything I can—now the ball is in your court.