American Idioms and Expressions

Have A Say/voice In (something) Idiom

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have a say/voice in (something)
What does have a say/voice in (something) mean?
have a part in making a decisionThe union wanted to have a say in how the company was managed.

Some Random Idioms
home run
What does "home run" mean?
act of sexual intercourse (used as a way to mark "progress in sex, especially among youth)
on (something's) last legs
What does "on (something's) last legs" mean?
something is almost worn out or finishedMy car is on its last legs and I will soon have to buy a new one.
trust me
What does "trust me" mean?
believe me; really; honestly; for real
safe and sound
What does "safe and sound" mean?
to be safe/whole/healthyWe arrived at our destination safe and sound after a long journey.
fix
What does "fix" mean?
bribe; money paid to effect an outcome. The fix is in. We're sure to win.
get a feel for (something)
What does "get a feel for (something)" mean?
to become accustomed to something and learn how it works, to learn how to do somethingI am beginning to get a feel for my new job.
Penny wise, pound foolish
What does "Penny wise, pound foolish" mean?
Someone who is penny wise, pound foolish can be very careful or mean with small amounts of money, yet wasteful and extravagant with large sums.
burn one`s fingers
What does "burn one`s fingers" mean?
to suffer from a bad experience My father burned his fingers in the stock market and he does not want to invest money there again.

see the color of (someone's) money
What does "see the color of (someone's) money" mean?
to verify that someone has (enough) moneyI did not give anybody a ticket for the dinner until I saw the color of their money.
full steam ahead
What does "full steam ahead" mean?
with as much energy and enthusiasm as possible It was full steam ahead with the project to build the new stadium.

cake hole
What does "cake hole" mean?
mouth. Shut your cake hole or I'll smack you.

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