up to you

Meaning

This expression means that the decision is yours to make, or that you have the responsibility or choice. It is a very common, friendly way to show that you are flexible and happy with whatever the other person decides.

Examples

• We can eat Italian or Mexican tonight; it's completely up to you.

  We can eat Italian or Mexican tonight; it's completely up to you.

• Whether we leave now or wait for the rain to stop is up to you.

  Whether we leave now or wait for the rain to stop is up to you.

• It's up to you to decide if you want to accept the job offer.

  It's up to you to decide if you want to accept the job offer.

• I don't mind which movie we watch—it's entirely up to you.

  I don't mind which movie we watch—it's entirely up to you.

• It's up to you to make the first move if you want to be friends with her.

  It's up to you to make the first move if you want to be friends with her.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ It is up for you to choose the restaurant.

  ✓ It is up to you to choose the restaurant.

  The correct preposition is 'to', not 'for'.

• ✗ The decision is up of you.

  ✓ The decision is up to you.

  'Up of' is incorrect; the phrase is always 'up to [someone]'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I'm fine with either Saturday or Sunday. It's totally ___.

  💡 Use the casual phrase meaning 'your choice'.

  Show answer

  up to you

• It's ___ to finish this project before the weekend starts.

  💡 Use the phrase that indicates you have the responsibility.

  Show answer

  up to you