HyperDic: call_the_shots

English > 1 sense of the expression call the shots:
VERBsocialcall the shots, call the tune, wear the trousersexercise authority or be in charge
English > call the shots: 1 sense > verb 1, social
MeaningExercise authority or be in charge.
PatternSomebody ----s
Synonymscall the tune, wear the trousers
Broadercontrol, commandExercise authoritative control or power over
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