get a say (in something)

To have or attain 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 gets a say in how it should operate. You've decided to move the family to Alaska for a new job? Don't I get a say in the matter? We're all equals here, so everyone should get a say.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Ace	[eis]
Mariko	mah-ṙee-ko	Japanese
LubomÍR	-	Czech
Ignacio	eeg-NAH-thyo (Spanish), eeg-NAH-syo (Latin American Spanish)	Spanish
Epiktetos	-	Ancient Greek
Donata	do-NAH-tah (Italian)	Italian, Late Roman