Phrase guide

final say

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The right to make a final decision.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • In all matters relating to the family business, mum has the final say.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 最后决定权 (zuì hòu jué dìng quán) — right to make a final decision
  • Finnish: viimeinen sana — right to make a final decision
  • Spanish: última palabra — right to make a final decision