call the turn
Example Sentences
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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.
From Time Magazine Archive
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.
From Time Magazine Archive
Many critics call the turn by glibly referring to The Sea Gull as a tragedy of frustration.
From Time Magazine Archive
If all your conjectoors comes as near bein' accurate as that same," said the other, "you c'd set up as a prophet and never call the turn wrong.
From The Boy With the U. S. Foresters by Rolt-Wheeler, Francis
Never saw anyone who could call the turn like she does.
From Operation Haystack by Dongen, H. R. van
