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
CaleighKAY-lee, KA-leeEnglish (Modern)
Matilda[mə'ti:ldə]
Eluf-Danish
AwstinOW-stinWelsh
Sveinn-Ancient Scandinavian
FÉLicitÉ-French