call the shots
To give orders; be in charge; direct; control.
Bob is a first-rate leader who knows how to call the shots.
The quarterback called the shots well, and the team gained twenty yards in five plays.
call the tune
To be in control; give orders or directions; command.
Контролировать; давать указания.
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.
He shows a lot of authority but in fact it's his wife who calls the tune.
Он демонстрирует всю свою власть, но, в сущности, командует его жена.
call the turn
To tell in advance the result of something before you do it.
Mary won three games in a row, just as she said she would. She called her turns well.
Nothing ever happens as Tom says it will. He is very poor at calling his turns.
call to account
To ask (someone) to explain why he did something wrong (as breaking a rule).
The principal called Jim to account after Jim left school early without permission.
To scold (as for wrong conduct); reprimand.
The father called his son to account for disobeying him.
call to arms
To summon into the army.
During World War II millions of Americans were called to arms to fight for their country.
call to mind
To remember; cause to remember.
Your story calls to mind a similar event that happened to us a few years back.
call to order
To open (a meeting) formally.
The chairman called the committee to order.
The president pounded with his gavel to call the convention to order.
To warn not to break the rules of a meeting.
The judge called the people in the court room to order when they talked too loud.
call up
To make someone think of; bring to mind; remind.
The picture of the Capitol called up memories of our class trip.
To tell to come (as before a court).
The district attorney called up three witnesses.
To bring together for a purpose; bring into action.
Jim called up all his strength, pushed past the players blocking him, and ran for a touchdown.
The army called up its reserves when war seemed near.
To call on the telephone. To call can be used instead of to call up.
She called up a friend just for a chat.
I forgot to call up Mr. Jones yesterday I'd better call him now.
Call me up tomorrow, Jane. We'll arrange a time to have lunch together.
I promise to give you a call as soon as I arrive in New York.
I promise to give you a call as soon as I arrive in New York.