Which idiomatic expression best completes the following passage?
Jacob had mailed his heartfelt petition. Now _____. Would she accept his apology?

A. the ball was in her court
B. it was in the bag
C. it was a drop in the bucket
D. he was in good hands

The idiomatic expression "the ball is in sb´s court" means that they have to do something before any other process can be made on a given situation and are obliged to make the next move.

In the example provided, the expressions means that "she" has to make the next move since Jacob had already done his part (mailed petition). It is up to her now to accept the apology or not. Therefore, the decision is on her side.

Which idiomatic expression best completes the following passage? Jacob had mailed his heartfelt petition. Now _____. Would she accept his apology? A. the ball was in her court B. it was in the bag C. it was a drop in the bucket D. he was in good hands

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Which idiomatic expression best completes the following passage?
Jacob had mailed his heartfelt petition. Now _____. Would she accept his apology?

A. the ball was in her court
B. it was in the bag
C. it was a drop in the bucket
D. he was in good hands