I sent the offer, so now the ball is in your court.
the ball is in someone's court
idiom B1
It is someone's turn to do something; often making a decision.
Origin
disputed originFrom tennis and other court games: once the ball is on your side, it is your turn to act; figurative use from the mid-20th century.
We have finished our part of the project, so the ball is in their court to review the final report.
Having presented a comprehensive proposal to the board of directors, the manager sat back, knowing the ball was now in their court to approve the funding.
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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ball hog
In team sports, a player who keeps the ball to themselves, rather than passing it.
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ball of fire
A person who is especially active, ambitious, hard-working, or high-achieving.
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