What does the idiom in this text suggest?
Molly submitted her suggestions to Eddie; now the ball is in his court.

 - Eddie feels like playing or relaxing, not working.
 - Eddie needs to act next.
The text uses an idiom, an expression that cannot be understood literally.
The idiom the ball is in his court suggests that Eddie needs to act next. In tennis, when the ball is in a player's court, it is that person's turn.