含义: calls

kɒ:l
n.
呼叫, 訪問, 打電話, 號召, 召集, 要求
vt.
呼叫, 召集, 打電話
vi.
叫喊, 訪問, 叫牌[計] 調用; 呼叫; DOS內部命令:在批處理文件中調用另一個批處理文件[經] 要求, 叫價

calls 成语

duty calls

it is my duty, I must do a task """Duty calls,"" he said, opening a book to begin his homework."

nature calls

need to go the washroom, have to go When nature calls, just say you have an important appointment.

take calls

answer the phone, receive calls Karen isn't taking calls because she's in a meeting.

He who pays the piper calls the tune

Idiom(s): He who pays the piper calls the tune.

Theme: MONEY

a saying meaning that the person who is paying for something has control over how the money is used.
• Fred's father is paying his way through college, and wants to help him choose his courses. He says that he who pays the piper calls the tune.
• The bride's parents should have a say in where the wedding is held since they're paying for it. He who pays the piper calls the tune.

He who pays the piper calls the tune.

The person who provides the money for something should control how it is spent

duty calls|call|calls|duty

n. phr. One must attend to one's obligations. "I'd love to stay and play more poker," Henry said, "but duty calls and I must get back to the office."