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this expression means

it is now up to you to decide on what you want to do/what decision to take

N.B : this phrase is a direct English translation of the french (specifically of France) expression "la balle est dans ton/votre camp"
mother: Angela, why are you doing drugs? I now give you two choices: either you leave your current boyfriend Brandon and the drugs, or you can move in with him; in which case I will want to have nothing to do with you. The ball is in your half 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.
by Sexydimma October 24, 2012
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half stepper

a coward that acts tough but when is really confronted they back down
Person gives u the finger whilst out driving then when u stop at the lights they pretend they cant see u and act like nothing is happening.
by Isaac April 18, 2003
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One and a half

"Sorry your honor I took a one and a half on the elevator. That's why we're late I sh*t and pissed my pants."
by ShutupimaShark January 9, 2013
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Half-bisexual

John: Whats your sexuality? Peter: I'm half-bisexual! John:what is that supposed to mean..? Peter: I'm attracted to one gender, females! John: So you're straight...? Peter: No, I said half-bisexual. John: No you're either straight or an idiot. (Answer: Both)
by idgafaboutmyname October 19, 2021
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Jibbly John on the Half Shell

The regional term specific to Philadelphia, NY for the ring-shaped bread product more commonly known as a bagel. The usage of the term was popularized by Collegehumor.com.
I love a Jibbly John on the Half Shell with a shmear of cream cheese in the morning (Go Phillies!).

Give me a couple of those Jibbly Johns on the Half Shell (Go Phillies!).
by Jammich May 26, 2011
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fucked in half

being so drunk that you lose every basic motor skill. a step above shit-faced and step below death.
Man1: Dude i was fucked in half last night.
Man2: were you able to drive home?
Man1: fuck drivin, dude. i was having trouble with door knobs.
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half eskimo brother

a guy who fucks the identical twin of a girl you fuck
"Bro, you should fuck her twin sister, then we could be half eskimo brothers!"
by P45C4L April 6, 2017
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