person in charge
One calling shots
The person in charge holds authority or responsibility over a situation, organization, or group.
The phrase identifies whoever has decision-making power: Who's the person in charge here?
It often implies someone to whom complaints or requests should be directed: I'd like to speak to the person in charge.
- managerOne who directs others
- head honchoChief in charge
- leaderOne who guides others
- top dogDominant leader
- big cheeseSlang for important person
ruler · boss lady · coach · team captain · supervisor · shift supervisor · project lead · guide · administrator · regent · mentor · conductor · governor · magistrate · chieftain · chairperson · coordinator · director
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