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

Gibbs-White, of course had to have a say in the game after his aborted move to north London last summer.

From BBC

“At stake is whether the U.S. government is going to miss the boat on AI as badly as we missed it on social media, or if Americans are going to have a say in the most consequential technology of their lifetimes,” Bores said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal

But they do not have a say in the matter.

From BBC

And Buffett may no longer be running the business, but Abel reminded shareholders that Buffett will still be in the office “five days a week” as chairman, and will continue to have a say in which stocks Berkshire buys.

From MarketWatch

Any one of the top three could win it and any one of Falkirk and Motherwell could have a say in deciding who does because, on their day, they're capable of taking points off the sides above them.

From BBC