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]

Example Sentences

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

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The US archivist is responsible for hiring library directors, and the White House does not have a say in the firing and hiring of these employees.

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Meanwhile, the Conservative leader of East Sussex County Council, Keith Glazier, said residents were the most important people to have a say in the future of its local government.

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Defence Secretary John Healey has previously said the UK is willing to pay its "fair share" in financial contributions to access the scheme, but wants to "have a say" in the programmes and retain UK intellectual property rights.

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“They have gone too far in controlling us. We won’t have a say in anything.”

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