what/whatever somebody says, goes
what (one) says goes
One has the ultimate authority among a particular group; you must do what one says. I don't care what your supervisor said. I'm the boss here, so what I say goes. I'm leaving Jane in charge, so what she says goes, OK?
See also: goes, say, what
whatever (one) says goes
One has the ultimate authority among a particular group; you must do what one says. I don't care whatever your supervisor said. I'm the boss here, so whatever I say goes. I'm leaving Jane in charge, so whatever she says goes, OK?
See also: goes, say, whatever
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
what/whatever somebody says, ˈgoes
(informal, often humorous) when a particular person in authority gives an order, this order must be obeyed: Sarah wanted the kitchen painted green, and whatever she says, goes. Don’t argue with me. I’m the boss here and what I say goes.See also: goes, somebody, what, whatever
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