call the shots

Other forms: calls the shots; called the shots

Definitions of call the shots
  1. verb
    exercise authority or be in charge
    “Who is calling the shots in this house?”
    synonyms: call the tune, wear the trousers
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    type of:
    command, control
    exercise authoritative control or power over
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