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call the shots



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Idioms and Phrases

Exercise authority, be in charge, as in It's up to the boss to call the shots . This term probably alludes to determining accuracy in target practice. [Mid-1900s] Also see call the tune .
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But with “Drop,” Fahy reminds the next generation of women that they call the shots in their own lives, no matter who tries to tell them otherwise.

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While Mama called the shots and preferred to keep the menu basic, she was still willing to innovate when necessary, said her daughter Margarita.

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Now, he lets the haunting call the shots, as it guides him to reviving the building however it sees fit.

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While other superstars in this town call the shots, Betts simply absorbs.

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Olympic Committee and its associated entities call the shots for all kid athletes, not just aspirants to gold medals and college athletic scholarships.

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