Meaning
It is your choice or responsibility.
Cultural Background
Americans value individual choice highly. 'It's up to you' is a sign of respect for your autonomy. In the UK, this is often used to avoid being 'bossy' or overly assertive in social groups. While used, it is often used with 'desu' to maintain politeness in professional settings.
Be careful with tone
If you say it with a flat tone, it can sound like you don't care. Use a friendly tone!
Meaning
It is your choice or responsibility.
Be careful with tone
If you say it with a flat tone, it can sound like you don't care. Use a friendly tone!
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
We can go to the park or the beach. It's ____ you.
The idiom is 'up to you'.
Which is correct?
Which sentence is natural?
Use the object pronoun 'you'.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesWe can go to the park or the beach. It's ____ you.
The idiom is 'up to you'.
Which sentence is natural?
Use the object pronoun 'you'.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but be careful. Only use it when you truly want them to decide.
Related Phrases
It's your call
synonymYou make the decision.
The ball is in your court
similarIt is your turn to act.
