Everyday Office Jargon · Associate level

"Ball is in your court"

"Ball is in your court" means the next action or decision belongs to the other person, and progress depends on them responding or moving forward.

Say this instead: it's your move

How "Ball is in your court" shows up at work

A polite way to document that you are not the reason things are stalled. It shows up most often in follow-up emails, where its subtext is: I have done my part and I have the timestamps to prove it.

Buzzword

I've sent over the contract for review, so the ball is in your court.

Plain English

I've sent over the contract for review, so it's your move.

Corporate Rank: Associate · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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