who calls the tune 谁说了算
call the shots 发号施令
take control 掌控
have authority 有权威
run the show 主导全局
1. My husband thinks he calls the tune in the family, but I have my own opinions.
1. 我丈夫认为他在家里说了算，但我也有自己的看法。
2. In this startup, the CEO actually calls the tune on all major decisions.
2. 在这家初创公司里，首席执行官在所有重大决策上实际上都发号施令。
3. Don't try to change the rules; the manager is the one who calls the tune here.
3. 别试图改变规则；经理才是这里说了算的人。
4. After the merger, it became clear which company would call the tune in the new entity.
4. 并购后，很明显哪家新实体公司将掌握主导权。
A: Who is in charge of the project now?
A：现在谁负责这个项目？
B: The new director calls the tune, so we need to follow her instructions carefully.
B：新任主管发号施令，所以我们需要仔细听从她的指示。
1) 掌权，有控制权
2) 发号施令
3) 起主导作用
4) 控制局势或局面
1. 掌权；发号施令；控制局面
e.g. Who calls the tune in this household?
在这个家里谁说了算？
idiom
1. To be in a position of control; to have authority over a situation or group of people.
Synonym: call the shots, have the last word