faire la loi

• faire sa loi

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

• IPA^(key): /fɛʁ la lwa/

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faire la loi

1. (informal, figuratively) 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)

   Synonym: faire la pluie et le beau temps

• Not to be confused with faire loi.