to call the shotsThe person who controls the situation. The Boss
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UPDATED: NOV 2021
EXAMPLES
- Who calls the shots in the classroom?
The teacher of course.
- The Lieutenant calls the shots and the Sergeant carries them out.
- When you start a new job, one of the first things you need to do is find out who calls the shots in your department.
HISTORY:
"Calling The Shots" comes from target shooting.
"Calling The Shots" comes from target shooting.