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faire la loi

/fɛʁ la lwa/

verb/fɛʁ la lwa/

to call the shots, to call the tune, to rule the roost (to be the one who makes the rules, to be the one who decides)

Synonyms: faire la pluie et le beau temps

Literally, “to make the law.” Compare English lay down the law.