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call

[call] See: [AT CALL], [AT ONE'S BECK AND CALL], [CLOSE CALL], [ON CALL], [PORT OF CALL], [POT CALLS THE KETTLE BLACK], [WITHIN CALL]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

on call

[on call] {adj. phr.} 1. Having to be paid on demand. * /Jim didn't have the money ready even though he knew the bill was on call./ 2. Ready and […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

at call

[at call] {adj.} or {adv. phr.} 1. Ready or nearby for use, help, or service; on request. * /Thousands of auto insurance agents all over the country are at the […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

call one's shot

[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 […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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