Question

what does the idiom in this text suggest? maddie submitted her suggestions to carter; now the ball is in his court. carter has some difficult work to do. carter needs to act next. carter feels like playing or relaxing, not working.

Explanation:

The idiom "the ball is in his court" means that it is now someone else's turn to take action or make a decision. In this context, Maddie has submitted her suggestions, so now it's Carter's turn to act. The first option is incorrect as the idiom doesn't imply difficult work. The third option is incorrect as the idiom has nothing to do with playing or relaxing.

Answer:

B. Carter needs to act next.