have a say
To (receive the opportunity to) voice one's opinion.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I want to have a say in our vacation plans.”
“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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do exactly what it says on the tin
To do what is described or what one would expect, with no further explanation needed.
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easier said than done
Easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish.
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final say
The right to make a final decision.
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I see, said the blind man
Expressing confusion.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026