call the shots

phrase

: to be in charge or control : determine the policy or procedure

Who calls the shots around here?

Examples of call the shots in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The robot handles the physical movements, but the doctor is still calling the shots. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

With no one above her in the office, Chattah has seemingly been calling the shots on federal prosecutions in the state, handling cases referred by the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration and other law enforcement agencies. — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

That sends a signal to the people calling the shots, helping inform policymaking. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Clearly from Season 1 to Season 2, Wyle has taken on more responsibility as a leader of the show, as someone who’s calling the shots in many ways. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for call the shots

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