have a say in
Idioms-
Also, have a voice in . Have the right or power to influence or make a decision about something. For example, I want to have a say in this matter , or Citizens want to have a voice in their local government . [c. 1600]
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have one's say . Express one's views, as in As soon as I've had my say I'll sit down . [Late 1600s]
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have the say . Be in command, as in The general has the say over which troops will be sent . [Early 1800s]
Example Sentences
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But they do not have a say in the matter.
From BBC
And Buffett may no longer be running the business, but Abel reminded shareholders that Buffett will still be in the office “five days a week” as chairman, and will continue to have a say in which stocks Berkshire buys.
From MarketWatch
Any one of the top three could win it and any one of Falkirk and Motherwell could have a say in deciding who does because, on their day, they're capable of taking points off the sides above them.
From BBC
Allen will even have a say in the hire, Pegula said.
“Generally speaking, he can sell his home, but given the legal action mounting against him, the court will likely have a say in how the proceeds are disbursed,” Cara Ameer, an agent with Coldwell Banker in California, explained.
From MarketWatch
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