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.

by joe user October 19, 2004

called an audible

1. Accidentally passing gas out loud in front of people.
2. When a dog passes gas out loud.

My dog Elwood was having a dream, and all of the sudden, he called an audible. Boy it stunk.
Or...
I was at a party the other night, and I called an audible right in front of a bunch of hot chicks. How embarrassing.

by ritzyrules April 19, 2009