I want to have a say in our vacation plans.
have a say
idiomTo (receive the opportunity to) voice one's opinion.
The manager promised that every employee would have a say in the new office design before they finalize it.
Although the board of directors holds the ultimate authority, they invited the community representatives to have a say in the proposed urban development project.
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final say
The right to make a final decision.
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I'd say
It is my estimate or opinion.
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I'll say
Used to indicate emphatic agreement
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let's not and say we did
Indicates that the speaker does not agree with a proposed action, and does not wish to participate.
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needless to say
Clearly, obviously.
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say again
"What did you say?" or "Repeat what you have said." A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said.
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say cheese
To smile for a photograph by saying the word "cheese" (the vowel of which, when pronounced as is usual in English, forces a somewhat smile-shaped mouth).
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say goodbye
To separate from someone or something.