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call the shots

/kɔːl ðə ʃɒts/

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phrase

/kɔːl ðə ʃɒts/B2informal
  • ruНеформальное выражение, означающее быть главным, принимать важные решения или иметь полномочия контролировать ситуацию.

An informal expression meaning to be in charge, make the important decisions, or have the authority to control a situation.

  1. Be in chargeB2informal

    To be the person who makes the decisions and controls a situation.

    ruБыть главным

    • In this company, the CEO calls the shots.
    • She likes to call the shots in every group project.
    • If you want to be successful, you need to learn to call the shots.