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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]

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Which of the options below is the best punctuation for the sentence? It__s your turn to pick the movie __ but your sister gets to pick the board game we _ re going to play.
Its your turn to pick the movie but your sister gets to pick the board game we’re going to play.
It’s your turn to pick the movie but your sister gets to pick the board game were going to play.
It’s your turn to pick the movie, but your sister gets to pick the board game we’re going to play.
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Words nearby have a say in

have a mind to, have a nerve, have a nice day, have a penchant for, have a right to, have a say in, have a screw loose, have a shot at, have a stake in, have a thing about, have a thing going
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