What does the idiom in this text suggest?
Hayley submitted her suggestions to Brett; now the ball is in his court.
A: Brett needs to act next.
B: Brett feels like playing or relaxing, not working.
The text uses an idiom, an expression that cannot be understood literally.
The idiom the ball is in his court suggests that Brett needs to act next. In tennis, when the ball is in a player's court, it is that person's turn.