B2idiomdecisionsIELTS-friendly
have the final say
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to be the person who makes the last decision
Often 'have the final say on/in something'. Also 'have the last word'. Careful: 'have a say' only means you may give an opinion.
In context
In our company the CEO has the final say on every new product.
Both of us can suggest ideas, but my wife has the final say on money.
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