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.
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.
by joe user October 19, 2004
To verbally hold someone accountable for their words or actions. Other usage: call you out, call them out, call him/her out
"I will call out anything that sounds stupid ." "I will call out your actions if they are questionable."
by Foghorn7870 August 22, 2015
Commit to a course of action; make a final decision about a course of action. Derived from U.S. Navy terminology for a naval aviator confirming he has the optical landing aids in sight prior to landing on an aircraft carrier.
Famously used during the movie "Top Gun". Flight Control: "Maverick, you're at 3/4 of a mile. Call the ball." Maverick: "Roger. Maverick has the ball."
by jab3rd December 8, 2013
Periodic phone calls placed to one's significant other when out for a prolonged period of time (eg 4 hours or more) with friends. The periodic phone call is intentionally structured to prevent a blow-up or fight after the outing is concluded, which would invariably take ten times longer to resolve that the time to place a brief check-in call.
by RFsquash January 8, 2012
An emergency bowel movement. Usually occuring in a location without adequate toilet facilities. Often after consuming greasy, spicy Mexican food. May result in soiled undergarments
Yikes, I finished off that greasy carnitas burrito and had a hurry call at CompUSA! I shit myself and had to leave my underdrawers behind!
by Jackel in El Centro September 21, 2006
1. To dictate how a situation or agenda proceeds, as from a position of authority.
2. To decide on the course of action; to be in charge.
3. Fig: To make the decisions; to decide what is to be done.
2. To decide on the course of action; to be in charge.
3. Fig: To make the decisions; to decide what is to be done.
1. I'm the boss, and I call all the shots here! Mom calls the shots for Thanksgiving dinner, so you better get her approval for any dish you want to bring.
2. Why do you have to call all the shots? Do what you're told. I'll call the shots.
3. Sally always wants to call the shots, and Mary doesn't like to be bossed around. They don't get along well. Sally always wants to call the tune.
2. Why do you have to call all the shots? Do what you're told. I'll call the shots.
3. Sally always wants to call the shots, and Mary doesn't like to be bossed around. They don't get along well. Sally always wants to call the tune.
by Jessie Christie April 9, 2018
A "rescue call" is set up in advance of a family gathering that you don't want to attend. This arrangement involves appointing a friend to call you at a pre-determined time, providing you with an excuse to leave early. A well timed rescue call occurs immediately after you have eaten.
Rescuee: Thanks for supper - the meat was good eh? Woosh!
*phone rings*
Rescuee: Hullo?
Rescuer: Hey man, here's your 6:30 rescue call.
Rescuee: Oh hey. How are you?
Rescuer: I'll see you in a bit. Don't forget to pick up some rolling papers on the way over.
Rescuee: Oh, yeah...don't worry, I'll be right there.
*click*
Rescuee: Fff, I gotta go and help someone with some school stuff. I guess I'll see you later eh?
*phone rings*
Rescuee: Hullo?
Rescuer: Hey man, here's your 6:30 rescue call.
Rescuee: Oh hey. How are you?
Rescuer: I'll see you in a bit. Don't forget to pick up some rolling papers on the way over.
Rescuee: Oh, yeah...don't worry, I'll be right there.
*click*
Rescuee: Fff, I gotta go and help someone with some school stuff. I guess I'll see you later eh?
by wvdrtnsf May 3, 2009