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call the shots

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌkɔl ðə ˈʃɑts/ · UK /ˌkɔːl ðə ˈʃɒts/

call the shots means: To be the person who makes decisions and tells others what to do.

verb

BE IN CHARGEB2

To be the person who makes decisions and tells others what to do.

  • My sister calls the shots.
  • The new manager called the shots during the project.
  • Who will call the shots when you leave?

Similar words: be in charge, take charge, give orders

Common phrases: call the shots here, call the shots

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What does call the shots mean?

To be the person who makes decisions and tells others what to do.

What is call the shots in other languages?

Türkçe: kararları vermek · Español: mandar · Français: diriger · Deutsch: das Sagen haben · Italiano: comandare · 日本語: 指揮を執る

How do you pronounce call the shots?

In American English /ˌkɔl ðə ˈʃɑts/; in British English /ˌkɔːl ðə ˈʃɒts/.

How do you use call the shots in a sentence?

My sister calls the shots. The new manager called the shots during the project.

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