B1idiomdecisionsIELTS-friendly
it's up to you
USUK
you can decide; the choice is yours
'You' changes: it's up to me, him, them. 'It depends on you' means something else: the result relies on you.
In context
We can have pho or bun cha tonight. It's up to you.
My parents said it's up to me which university I choose.
Common mistake
Incorrect: It's depend on you.
Correct: It's up to you.
More idioms about decisions
- a double-edged swordsomething that has both good and bad effects
- bite the bulletto make yourself do something unpleasant that you have been avoiding
- have second thoughtsto start to doubt a decision you have made and consider changing it
- sit on the fenceto avoid choosing between two sides or options, especially in an argument
- think twiceto think very carefully before you decide to do something