to call the shots meaning?

Question

What's the meaning of "to call the shots" idiom? Please give me some examples!

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Idiom Conjugations:

 

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Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Calling the shots can be a lot of responsibility.
 

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Idiom Usage:

To call the shots is used informally.
 

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Idiom Scenario 3:

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Idiom Scenario 2:

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A group of friends are organizing a camping trip ...

Friend 1:  There doesn't seem to be any organization in our preparation here.
Friend 2: It does seem to be a little bit disorganized.
Friend 1: Who's calling the shots?
Friend 2: No one.
Friend 1: Do you suppose that we should put someone in charge so that things go more smoothly?

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Idiom Scenario 1:

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Two coworkers are talking ...

Worker 1:  What's the matter?
Worker 2: I had this great idea to increase production but the boss denied me the opportunity to try the idea.
Worker 1: That's the way it goes sometimes.  The boss is the boss and he calls the shots.

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Idiom Definition:

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"to call the shots"

to be in command to have the authority to make decisions

Synonyms: authority, boss, command, control, dictate, direct, dominate, govern, guide, impose, instruct, lead, manage, order, prevail, pronounce, rule, run