Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. The ball is i…

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "the ball is in (one's) court" is (☀) To be responsible for further action.

This idiom comes from the game of tennis, where the ball is in the player's court when it is their turn to serve. In a more general sense, it means that the responsibility for taking the next action lies with the person or party mentioned.

The other options are incorrect.

• "To pass the responsibility to another" is the idiom "to punt".
• "To be fearful of taking any action" is the idiom "to be afraid to act".
• "To risk everything in one venture" is the idiom "to go all in".