If a person calls the shots, it means he or she makes all the important decisions.
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24
Carlos Bernard(Tony Almeida) used the phrase “call the shots” while talking to Paul Schulze(Ryan Chappelle) in the third season, episode 10 of the popular TV show “24” as shown below:
Bold and the Beautiful
Jack Wagner(Dominick Payne Marone) used the [...]
The phrase “run the show” means to be in charge of an organization or an activity.
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Desperate Housewives
Doug Savant (Tom Scavo) used the phrase “run the show” while talking to Felicity Huffman (Lynette Scavo) in the second season, episode 16(There Is No Other Way) of the popular TV show “Desperate Housewives” as [...]
The phrase “be along for the ride” means to join in an activity without playing an important part in it.
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Desperate Housewives
Doug Savant (Tom Scavo) used the phrase “be along for the ride” while talking to Felicity Huffman (Lynette Scavo) in the second season, episode 16(There Is No Other Way) of the [...]
