call one's shot v. phr. 1. To tell before firing where a bullet will hit.
An expert rifleman can call his shot regularly. The wind was strong and John couldn't call his shots. 2. callthe turn To tell in advance the result of something before you doit.
Mary won three games in a row, just as she said she would. She called her turns well. Nothing ever happens as Tom says it will. He is very poor at calling his turns. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲