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in_the_loop_104 to be in control or to give orders This idiom stems from use in sports that involve aiming. For example, in darts, the thrower might call out the exact spot he/she expects to hit on the target. Calling the shots well shows the player to be in control of the outcome.

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CALL THE SHOTS In this classroom, the teacher is in control. The teacher calls the shots, not the students.The lawyer tried to take control of the courtroom, but the judge reminded him that it is the judge who calls the shots.

Id	in_the_loop_104
Idiom	CALL THE SHOTS
Definition	to be in control or to give orders
Examples	In this classroom, the teacher is in control. The teacher calls the shots, not the students. The lawyer tried to take control of the courtroom, but the judge reminded him that it is the judge who calls the shots.
Extra Info	This idiom stems from use in sports that involve aiming. For example, in darts, the thrower might call out the exact spot he/she expects to hit on the target. Calling the shots well shows the player to be in control of the outcome.

Shots Control Call Teacher Judge Loop Give Orders