Meaning
The decision or responsibility lies with the addressee; it is their choice to make.
Primary Function
Expressing delegation of authority or indifference toward a specific matter.
Communicative Purpose
To convey that someone else has the power to decide, often implying no further involvement from the speaker.
Pattern
It's up to you
Core Structure
It's up to you
Função primária
Expressing delegation of authority or indifference toward a specific matter.
Propósito comunicativo
To convey that someone else has the power to decide, often implying no further involvement from the speaker.
Situações de gatilho
When suggesting alternatives, when outlining plans without committing personal preference, during negotiations where autonomy is desired.
Contextos
Casual everyday conversations, professional settings requiring polite deference, team meetings discussing task allocation.
Padrão
It's up to you
Estrutura central
It's up to you
Slots de substituição
The person involved, the specific action being delegated.
Colocados típicos
- decide
- choose
- entirely
- completely
Substituições comuns
- It’s your call
- The choice is yours
- I’ll leave it to you.
Erros comuns
Misinterpreting as a request for assistance rather than delegating responsibility.
Similar / contraste
Whatever floats your boat, You decide
Interferências
The phrase implies transfer of agency.
Família do chunk
- It's your choice
- That's for you to decide
Nuance
Can be used positively to empower someone or neutrally/ironically when implying lack of personal commitment.
Efeito pragmático
Empowers the addressee by transferring decision-making authority.
Dica de memória
Handing over decision
Nota
This chunk is used to delegate decision-making authority to someone else, often implying that the speaker will not be involved in the decision or its consequences.
Upgrade path
The decision rests with you, I'll defer to your judgment
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