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Looking for the perfect phrase to use in any situation? Look no further than "the ball is in your court"!

This expression is all about taking control and putting the responsibility on someone else:) You can use it when you've done your part and now it's up to someone else to make a move.

Here are some examples:

• I've done my part, now the ball is in your court to make the final presentation.

• Your boss has asked you to come up with a plan for the project. The ball is in your court now.

• I've asked her out on a date, but she hasn't responded yet. The ball is in her court.

So next time you're in a situation where you've done what you can and it's up to someone else to take the next step, remember to use the classic phrase "the ball is in your court" and let the responsibility fall where it may!

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In this episode, we're discussing the expression 'to cut to the chase', which means to get to the point without wasting time on unnecessary details.

Here are some examples:

1. Let's cut to the chase: do you want to go out for dinner tonight or not?
2. I don't have time for small talk, so let's cut to the chase and discuss the main issue.
3. The presentation was too long, so I asked the speaker to cut to the chase and summarize the key points.

Don't be afraid to use 'to cut to the chase' to get to the good stuff. Life's too short to waste time on turtle food and budget reports!

Enjoy the show!

Welcome to A Phrase A Day podcast with Igor Volka!

This episode is all about the phrase "to throw shade", which means to make a subtle, negative comment or gesture towards someone in order to criticize or insult them. It's often used in a sarcastic way to imply that the other person isn't as great as they think they are.

Here are a few examples of how you can use "to throw shade":

"Did you hear the way she talked about my new dress? She was totally throwing shade."

"I can't believe she had the nerve to throw shade at me in front of everyone."

"He was definitely throwing shade when he said my presentation was 'interesting'.

Wanna know more about this phrase? Hit that play button and let's dive in!