call (one's) shots



call (one's) shots

To announce one's intentions or goals before pursuing them. A: "Did you know that Dave is off in LA, trying to become an actor?" B: "Sure, he called his shots before he left town."
See also: call, shot

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ambrosineam-BRO-zeenEnglish (Rare)
LynneLINEnglish
PhillisFIL-isEnglish
ÉRiu-Irish Mythology
ValentijnVAH-lən-tienDutch
TysonTIE-sənEnglish