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Definition |
to make important decisions |
Examples |
1) In the basketball game, the one with the whistle is the person who
gets to call the shots. 2) Lily is
the team leader, and she gets to call the shots
on the strategy and deadlines. |
Etymology |
The phrase likely originated from sports, where a person in charge makes
decisions during a game |
Synonyms |
take the reins, be in command, hold the sway |
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