EXPRESSIONS WITH 'CALL'

Your new job promotion (calls for - calls into question) a celebration!

He insisted that he could run faster than me, but when I (called him names - called his bluff), he suddenly said he had to go home.

He dreamed of playing pro basketball, but he had to (call it quits - go beyond the call of duty) after a serious knee injury.

I think we should use the extra money to invest in some new computer upgrades, but (it’s a close call - it's not my call).

I'm getting a bit tired now. Let's (call a meeting - call it a day).

The directors (call the shots - call it quits) and nothing happens without their say-so.

He acted beyond (the call of duty - a call of nature) and demonstrated immense courage by risking his own life to save another.

He demanded a pay rise and threatened to resign, but they (called for his help - called his bluff).

I (am on call - call it a night) this weekend.

She was confined to a wheelchair but had a private nurse (to call her bluff - at her beck and call).

This package is the last one. Once we get this shipped, we can (call it a night - call it into question).

The manager (called a meeting - called it quits) to discuss the problem.

She had several (calls of nature - close calls) before she had the accident so she should’ve been more careful.

This job (calls for - is on call) a lot of patience.

I'm afraid I have to answer (a close call - a call of nature).

My son is miserable because the kids at his new school (are at his beck and call - call him names).