CEFR A2
up to you
idiomatic expression
Meaning
Used to say that a particular person should make the choice or take the responsibility.
Examples
- Whether we leave early or stay late is entirely up to you.
- I sent the options, so the final decision is up to you.
Pronunciation: /ʌp tu ju/
How to Use up to you
- it is up to you (clause)
- The choice or duty belongs to the listener. — "It is up to you whether we wait."
- up to you to + verb (infinitive pattern)
- The person is responsible for that action. — "It is up to you to send the email."
Synonyms of up to you
Words with a similar meaning to up to you:
Synonyms for up to you
Synonyms for up to you depend on whether you are giving someone a free choice or assigning them the duty.
You may choose
The listener can pick the option. These are the closest everyday alternatives.
- your choice (A2): Direct and neutral. Safe in most situations.
- your call (B1): Informal. Common at work and with friends.
- you decide (A1): A simple spoken alternative.
- whatever you prefer (B1): Softer. Emphasizes the other person’s preference.
The duty is yours
The listener is responsible for doing the thing, not only choosing.
- at your discretion (B2): Formal. The person has authority to decide.
- your responsibility (B1): Names the duty more directly than up to you.
- on you (B2): Informal. The outcome or task rests with that person.