单词 | to call the shots |
释义 | > as lemmasto call the shots i. to call the shots, to make the decisions; to exercise control over events. colloquial (originally and chiefly U.S.). ΘΚΠ society > authority > control > be in control [verb (intransitive)] stightlea1375 to have the law in one's own hands1573 boss1856 to run the show1878 to call the tunea1915 to carry the ball1924 to run with the ball1926 to call the shots1967 1967 E. Liebow Tally's Corner v. 157 Sea Cat made no secret of the fact that Gloria was calling the shots in this relationship. 1972 N.Y. Times 3 Nov. 38/3 It is the majority party which calls the ‘shots’ on the rules and legislative policies affecting our city. 1978 S. Brill Teamsters v. 164 They stand off in a corner as if to say, ‘I'm calling the shots here.’ 1981 Sunday Tel. 5 July 8/5 They felt that an anti-Old Etonian cabal was calling the shots. < as lemmas |
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