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Definition of
say noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
say
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
seɪ
/
/
[
singular
,
uncountable
]
say
(in something)
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the right to influence something by giving your opinion before a decision is made
We had no say in the decision to sell the company.
People want a greater say in local government.
The judge has the final say on the sentence.
Idioms
have your say
(
informal
)
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to have the opportunity to express yourself fully about something
She won't be happy until she's had her say.
see
say your piece
See
say
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say
verb
say
exclamation
say-so
noun
say what?
say when
I'll say!
say cheese
I dare say
let us say
I must say
not to say
not say boo
cry/say uncle
never say die
mean to say
say no more
say a mouthful
needless to say
say your piece
who can say (…)?
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Idioms
say what?
say when
I'll say!
say cheese
I dare say
let us say
I must say
not to say
not say boo
cry/say uncle
never say die
mean to say
say no more
say a mouthful
needless to say
say your piece
who can say (…)?
you don't say!
that is to say
whatever you say
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Nearby words
saxophonist
noun
say
verb
say
noun
say
exclamation
saying
noun