"call shotgun"এর সংজ্ঞা এবং অর্থ

What is the origin of the idiom "call shotgun" and when to use it?

The idiom "call shotgun" has its roots in American slang and is associated with the practice of claiming the front passenger seat in a vehicle. The term "shotgun" originally referred to the guard or person armed with a shotgun who would sit next to the driver in stagecoaches for protection during journeys in the American West. Over time, this concept evolved into a popular game or informal system where individuals "call shotgun" to express their desire to sit in the front seat. This practice is often invoked playfully or as a way to assert one's right to the preferred seat in a vehicle.