a direct English translation of the
french (specifically of
France, and not elsewhere) expression "la balle est dans ton/votre camp" this expression means
it is
now up to you to decide on what to do/what decision to make/decide what you want to do.
mother: Angela, why are you doing
drugs? I now give you two choices: either you leave your current boyfriend Brandon and
stop with your drugs, or you can move in with him; in which case I
will want to have nothing to do with your life. The ball is in your court.
Angela:I would like to commit suicide. Wtf? You want me to choose between the devil and the deep blue sea?
mother: that'
s not an option. i am taking you right now for a psyche eval.