English Explanatory Dictionary

call the shots

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To make the decisions; to be in charge; to give orders.

Pronunciation

en-au-call the shots.ogg

Word forms

call the shots calls the shots calling the shots called the shots

Etymology

From sports.

Synonyms

call the tune

Related words

rule the roost

Derived words

shot caller
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