Meaning of the word "call the shots/ tune" in English

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call the shots/ tune

US /kɔːl ðə ʃɑːts/tuːn/
UK /kɔːl ðə ʃɑːts/tuːn/
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Idiom

1.

to be in charge and tell people what to do

Example:
In this company, the CEO really calls the shots.
She's the one who calls the tune in their relationship.
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