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ball is in (someone's) court What does ball is in (someone's) court mean?	it is the decision of another person/group to do something	The ball was in the union's court after the company made their final offer.
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make a fuss (over someone or something) What does "make a fuss (over someone or something)" mean?	worry about or make a bother about someone or something	My grandmother always makes a fuss over me when I go to visit her.
get the worst of (something) What does "get the worst of (something)" mean?	to be defeated, to receive less benefit than someone else	The man got the worst of the deal when the salesman sold him the used car.
a long haul What does "a long haul" mean?	a long distance or trip	He is a long-haul trucker and is always out of town working.
go around the bend What does "go around the bend" mean?	to go crazy	The apartment manager seems to be going around the bend.
a mix-up What does "a mix-up" mean?	an error, confusion	There was a mix-up at the airline ticket counter and I was given the wrong ticket.
in the rear What does "in the rear" mean?	behind someone or something	There were several trucks in the rear when they opened the bridge to traffic last night.
Keep your options open What does "Keep your options open" mean?	If someone's keeping their options open, they aren't going to restrict themselves or rule out any possible course of action.
In a tick What does "In a tick" mean?	(UK) If someone will do something in a tick, they'll do it very soon or very quickly.
on shaky ground What does "on shaky ground" mean?	to be unstable, to be not secure	His position at the company has been on shaky ground for a long time.
in league with (someone) What does "in league with (someone)" mean?	in secret agreement or partnership with someone	The union has been in league with management to try and close the factory.
hit (someone) below the belt What does "hit (someone) below the belt" mean?	do something unfair or unsporting to someone	The lawyer was hitting below the belt when he asked the woman very personal questions.
cliffhanger What does "cliffhanger" mean?	a sports event/movie/election where the outcome is uncertain until the very end	The playoff game was a cliffhanger and the most exciting game of the year.

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Ball Is In (someone's) Court Idiom