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Discover LudwigThe phrase "called the shots" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate someone who is in control or making decisions in a situation.
Example: "In the meeting, it was clear that Sarah was the one who called the shots, directing the discussion and making final decisions."
Alternatives: "in charge" or "making the decisions".
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She called the shots.
In that sense, he called the shots.
My father called the shots.
It was United who called the Shots.
Lureen had the money and called the shots.
"X always called the shots on everything," Covelli said.
Mr. Ioannidis invisibly called the shots in the new government.
De Laurentiis called the shots from behind the scenes.
Back then, big-time studio bosses still called the shots.
But on Friday night, the Kangaroos called the shots late.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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