have a say in
Idioms-
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]
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have one's say . Express one's views, as in As soon as I've had my say I'll sit down . [Late 1600s]
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have the say . Be in command, as in The general has the say over which troops will be sent . [Early 1800s]
Example Sentences
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The delay means Kevin Warsh, who became chairman May 22, will have a say in the appointment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
You have every right to have a say in how it is spent, especially given that you appear to have reason to believe that your ex-husband would tap your sons for cash after you’re gone.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
Navy will have a say in how things unfold.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
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.
From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025
I only wanted to have a say in what I looked like.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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