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
Read[ri:d]
Valentine (1)VAL-ən-tienEnglish
Celesteche-LE-ste (Italian), sə-LEST (English)Italian, English
Denisede-NEEZ (French), də-NEES (English), də-NEE-sə (Dutch)French, English, Dutch
Tabassum-Arabic
Shadi (2)-Persian