calling shots
Directing the action
Calling shots means making the decisions or being in charge.
The phrase comes from billiards, where players must announce which ball will go into which pocket before shooting.
Someone who calls the shots has the authority or power in a situation: She's the one calling the shots around here.
Often appears as call the shots.
- bossWorkplace superior
- in chargeHaving authority over
- commanderPerson with authority over others
- leaderOne who guides others
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
control · directing · orders · decisions · final say · power · charge · at the helm · helm · captain · running the show · dictating · running · managing · wearing the pants · dominance · executive · corner office
authority and control
calling shotstaking orders
Acting on commands
toeing the line · deferring · kowtowing · falling in line · serving
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