call the turn
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New Dealers Pearson & Allen began at $25 a week apiece, were soon cozy enough with the Democrats to call the turn of New Deal cards.
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Many critics call the turn by glibly referring to The Sea Gull as a tragedy of frustration.
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Nixon has often called diplomacy his "strong suit," the field in which he will "call the turn," and does not need another John Foster Dulles.
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"Toss it, will you, and let Darrin call the turn."
From The High School Captain of the Team Dick & Co. Leading the Athletic Vanguard by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
Turn about's fair play, if you can call the turn.
From The Depot Master by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby