ball is in your court meaning in Hindi

ball is in your court in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases

   If someone mentions that 'the ball is in your court', what does this idiom imply?

   AIt's a reference to tennis.BIt's time to play a sport.CIt's time for a break.DIt's your turn to make a decision or take action.
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) It's your turn to make a decision or take action.

   Answer: It's your turn to make a decision or take action.
   Explanation:
   The idiom "the ball is in your court" means that it is now your responsibility to take the next step or make a decision – अब निर्णय लेने या कार्रवाई करने की जिम्मेदारी आपकी है.
   Though the phrase comes from tennis, it is used metaphorically in everyday language to indicate that the next move depends on you, not someone else.
   So the correct interpretation is: It's your turn to make a decision or take action.

2. SSC MTS 2023 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
   The hiring manager has already offered you the job; now, ________________ to accept or decline the offer.

   Aa penny for your thoughtsBpull your legCget your act togetherDthe ball is in your court
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) the ball is in your court

   Answer: 4
   Solution (Correct Option – 4: the ball is in your court):
   The expression “the ball is in your court” means it is now your responsibility to take action or make a decision (अब निर्णय या कार्रवाई आपकी तरफ से होनी है).
   In this sentence:
   “The hiring manager has already offered you the job; now, the ball is in your court to accept or decline the offer.”
   → This means: It’s your turn to decide.
   Why other options are incorrect:
   • A penny for your thoughts – Means asking someone what they are thinking (आप क्या सोच रहे हैं?)
   • Pull your leg – Means to joke or tease someone (मजाक करना)
   • Get your act together – Means to become organised or behave properly (स्वयं को सुधारना या व्यवस्थित करना)
   

Examples

• “I've done my part; now the ball is in your court.”

ball is in your court – questions

What is the meaning of ball is in your court in Hindi?

ball is in your court means “अब निर्णय लेने की बारी तुम्हारी है” in Hindi. In English: It is now your responsibility to take the next action

What are the synonyms of ball is in your court?

Synonyms of ball is in your court: your move, your decision now.

Has ball is in your court been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – ball is in your court has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC MTS 2024, SSC MTS 2023, SSC IMD 2022 T-1.

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