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"etymology_text": "From tennis, as when the ball is in someone's court it is their turn to play.",
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"(idiomatic) It is someone's turn to do something; often making a decision."
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"word": "la pilota és a la teulada d'algú"
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"word": "pallo on jollakulla"
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"word": "la balle est dans le camp de quelqu’un"
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"word": "am Zug sein"
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"word": "dran sein"
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"word": "piłka jest po czyjejś stronie"
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"word": "mingea e în terenul cuiva"
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