have a say
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To have a say is to have input or influence in a decision: Everyone should have a say in how the money gets spent.
The phrase often appears with modifiers indicating degree of influence: She has the final say, Workers want more say in company policy.
Having no say means being excluded from decisions that affect you.
- inputData received for processing
- participateTake an active role
- voiceSound from throat
- opinionSubjective personal belief
- speak your mindState honest opinions openly
comment · weigh in · stakeholder · speak up · contribute · chime in · get a word in · vote · casting vote · expression · two cents · influence · empowerment · consultation · decision-making · representation · public hearing · agency
- participationjoin in, take part, membership, attendance, voting
- speaking upspeak up, speak out, speak freely, voice, give voice