The ball is in his court.
When you tell a guy/girl that you like them but they are perhaps unsure of what to do or say. For example they may say 'it doesn't make a difference'. It's up to them what they do, they know that you like them, they might make a move, treat you as normal or never talk to you again.
"Girl 1- I really like you!
Guy - It doesn't make a difference. =
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Girl 1 - I told him I liked him but he said it doesn't make a difference.
Girl 2 - The ball is in his court.
Guy - It doesn't make a difference. =
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Girl 1 - I told him I liked him but he said it doesn't make a difference.
Girl 2 - The ball is in his court.