call an audible

To decide what to do at the last second after seeing all possible options and obstacles that come up.
Comes from football, seen when the quarterback goes up to the line of scrimmage, sees a defensive alignment he wasn't expecting, and adjusts by yelling out a new play.

I'm thinking of going jogging but if it rains I'll have to call an audible and go to the gym instead.

call an audible by joe user October 19, 2004