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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Rohit laid down his proposal, and told Rohit that the ball was now in his court.

  1. A
    He had to continue the remaining time in court
  2. B
    He had to play the game and win the match
  3. C
    The captaincy of the team was on his shoulders
  4. D
    It is Rohit's responsibility to take the next action or decision

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The idiom "the ball is in your court" means that it is now your responsibility or turn to take the next step, action, or decision. In this context, once the proposal was laid down, it became the other person's responsibility to respond or act next.

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Rohit laid down his proposal, and told Rohit that the ball was now in his court.
A
He had to continue the remaining time in court
B
He had to play the game and win the match
C
The captaincy of the team was on his shoulders
D
It is Rohit's responsibility to take the next action or decision

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