have a say in

Idioms  

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]

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Example Sentences

"We want to make sure that it is really clear who that support applies to, that there is a broader definition of that support and that young people have a say in what support they should get," Ms Bracey added.

From BBC

Paramount alleged in its Wednesday letter that Warner executive Gerhard Zeiler had voiced concerns about a deal with Paramount in a recent meeting with a top official at the European Commission, the European Union’s executive body, which would have a say in blessing a potential merger.

From The Wall Street Journal

Siebel Newsom’s message in the face of all this is that we are not helpless — and California, as the home of many of these companies and the world’s fourth-largest economy in its own right, should have a say in how this technology advances, and make sure it does so in a way that benefits and protects us all.

From Los Angeles Times

They also want a senior or former judge to chair the inquiry, and to have a say in their selection.

From BBC

“One of the great things of being a captain is to have a say in how the course is set up.”

From The Wall Street Journal