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
Batya-Hebrew
AloisAH-lo-ees (German)German, Czech
Tacitus-Ancient Roman
Yeva-Russian, Armenian
TealeTEELEnglish (Rare)
Ashken['æʃkən]