call

don't call us, we'll call you used as a dismissive way of saying that someone has not been successful in an audition or job application. informal

good call (or bad call) used to express approval (or criticism) of a person's decision or suggestion. informal

☞ Originally good call or bad call referred to decisions made by referees or umpires in a sports match. ☞For other idioms containing call, see the entry for the main word in the idiom (for example, call it quits at quits).