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to have the final say

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(v.) = have + the ultimate say, have + the final say, call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost

Ex. The manager who has the ultimate say makes a decision that will affect a great many people, both staff and patrons.

Ex. A good bookseller will know what sells well; but the school must, for its own protection, have the final say should disagreement arise in this area.

Ex. The article is entitled 'Who's calling the shots in the semiconductor industry'.

Ex. One of the hardest things about being the boss is that no one tells you what you're doing wrong.

Ex. As long as we allow other people to pay the piper, they will continue calling the tune in Africa.

Ex. Just as the 19th century belonged to England and the 20th century to America, so the 21st century will be China's turn to set the agenda and rule the roost.

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(v.) = have + the ultimate say, have + the final say, call + the shots, be the boss, call + the tune, rule + the roost

Ex: The manager who has the ultimate say makes a decision that will affect a great many people, both staff and patrons.

Ex: A good bookseller will know what sells well; but the school must, for its own protection, have the final say should disagreement arise in this area.

Ex: The article is entitled 'Who's calling the shots in the semiconductor industry'.

Ex: One of the hardest things about being the boss is that no one tells you what you're doing wrong.

Ex: As long as we allow other people to pay the piper, they will continue calling the tune in Africa.

Ex: Just as the 19th century belonged to England and the 20th century to America, so the 21st century will be China's turn to set the agenda and rule the roost.