B1idiomdecisionsIELTS-friendly
have a say in something
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to have the right to give your opinion and influence a decision
'In' is most common: 'have a say in the decision'. 'Have no say' means you cannot influence it. 'Have the final say' means you decide.
In context
Students should have a say in how the school spends its money.
I had no say in the matter; my parents chose my university for me.
More idioms about decisions
- a Catch-22a situation you can't escape because each solution depends on the other
- a change of hearta change in your opinion or plan, usually towards a kinder or different view
- a double-edged swordsomething that has both good and bad effects
- a fait accomplisomething already decided or done that others must now accept
- a foregone conclusiona result that is certain before it happens