v. phr. , informal To be in control; give orders or directions; command. Bill was president of the club but Jim was secretary and called the tune. The people supported the mayor, so he could call the tune in city matters.
Synonym: CALL THE SHOTS.
v. phr. , informal To be in control; give orders or directions; command. Bill was president of the club but Jim was secretary and called the tune. The people supported the mayor, so he could call the tune in city matters.
Synonym: CALL THE SHOTS.
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012