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.

have a say in

1. 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]

2. have one's say. Express one's views, as in As soon as I've had my say I'll sit down. [Late 1600s]

3. have the say. Be in command, as in The general has the say over which troops will be sent. [Early 1800s]

词组	have a say (in something)
释义	have a say (in something) 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 Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. have a say in 1. 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] 2. have one's say. Express one's views, as in As soon as I've had my say I'll sit down. [Late 1600s] 3. have the say. Be in command, as in The general has the say over which troops will be sent. [Early 1800s] See also: have, say The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. See also: have a say in have a voice (in something) a say a say (in something) get a say (in something) get a voice (in something) a voice (in something) voice put (one's) stamp on (something) put your stamp on something
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