llevar la batuta

llevar la batuta

to be the boss

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to be the boss, be firmly in command

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(v.) = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost, set + the agenda

Ex. The article is entitled 'Who's calling the shots in the semiconductor industry'.

Ex. One of the hardest things about being the boss is that no one tells you what you're doing wrong.

Ex. As long as we allow other people to pay the piper, they will continue calling the tune in Africa.

Ex. Just as the 19th century belonged to England and the 20th century to America, so the 21st century will be China's turn to set the agenda and rule the roost.

Ex. Just as the 19th century belonged to England and the 20th century to America, so the 21st century will be China's turn to set the agenda and rule the roost.

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(v.) = call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost, set + the agenda

Ex: The article is entitled 'Who's calling the shots in the semiconductor industry'.

Ex: One of the hardest things about being the boss is that no one tells you what you're doing wrong.

Ex: As long as we allow other people to pay the piper, they will continue calling the tune in Africa.

Ex: Just as the 19th century belonged to England and the 20th century to America, so the 21st century will be China's turn to set the agenda and rule the roost.

Ex: Just as the 19th century belonged to England and the 20th century to America, so the 21st century will be China's turn to set the agenda and rule the roost.