call the shots

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To make the decisions; to be in charge; to give orders. US
    — In today's health care system, insurance companies call the shots. They pick whom they cover and how they cover them. They can cut off your benefits when you need your coverage the most. They are in charge.

词形变化

calls the shots present,singular,third-person calling the shots participle,present called the shots participle,past called the shots past

词源

From sports.
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