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Old 06-Jul-2008, 10:02
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Pl explain the meaning of the word 'call' in the following context:

Tony Blair reportedly tells a supporter, it's your call not mine.
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Pl explain the meaning of the word 'call' in the following context:

Tony Blair reportedly tells a supporter, it's your call not mine.
(not a professional teacher). Context might be helpful here, but it sounds like he was saying, "the decision is yours to make, not mine." "Call" is often used for "decision" - "Where shall we eat tonight? It's your call". "Lata or Asha, who has the better voice? That's a tough call to make".
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