have a say (in something)



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have a say (in something)

To have an active and participatory role in making or influencing a decision about something. The best thing about working for a smaller company is that it finally feels like everyone has a say in how it should operate. You've decided to move the family to Alaska for a new job? Don't I have a say in the matter? We're all equals here, so everyone should have a say.
See also: have, say

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Dyan-English
Esmeraldaes-me-RAHL-dah (Spanish), esh-mə-RAL-də (Portuguese), ez-mə-RAHL-də (English)Spanish, Portuguese, English, Literature
Louise[lu:'i:z]
Elisabettae-lee-zah-BET-tahItalian
Mitre-Bulgarian, Macedonian
Ponzio-Italian