be on the say-so of (someone)

be on the say-so of (someone)

To be dependent on or happen according to someone's authorization or permission. Yes, I'm the manager of this department, but any big changes are on the say-so of the general manager. We're going to start transferring the funds into the new account after all. Don't look at me like that—it was on the say-so of the CFO.
See also: of, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • cover
  • grab (someone or something) by the throat
  • grab someone by the throat
  • grab someone/something by the throat
  • get someone's dander up, to
  • help (someone) along
  • help along
  • die on
  • die on (someone or something)
  • die on someone