call (one's) shots
call (one's) shots
To announce one's intentions or goals before pursuing them. A: "Did you know that Dave is off in LA, trying to become an actor?" B: "Sure, he called his shots before he left town."
See also: call, shot
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- it's the thought that counts
- hold (one's) cards close to (one's) chest
- keep/hold/play your cards close to your chest
- play (one's) cards close to (one's) chest
- play (something) close to (one's) chest
- hold (something) close to (one's)/the vest
- keep (one's) cards close to (one's) chest
- keep (one's) cards close to (one's) vest
- keep (something) close to (one's) chest
- keep your cards close to your chest