The final say meaning in English
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Definition
the final say: the last word, the end decision
Look, I already gave you my final say on the matter: I don't know. That's all I'm going to say on the matter.
Examples
- "However, I want the final say on this new hire in order to avoid any more "Jean Marron situations"."
- "However, I want the final say on this new hire."
Exercise 1
True or False? Bruno is giving Luna permission to hire and approve the new recruit.
True or False? Bruno is giving Luna permission to hire and approve the new recruit.
Excerpt: I would like to have the final say on this new hire in order to avoid any more "Jean Marron situations".
This statement is not true.
This statement is false. Bruno writes that he "wants to have the final say on this new hire". "To have the final say on a decision" is to have the "last word" on a decision or matter. Example: Since it's my birthday, I would like the final say regarding which restaurant we choose tonight. Bruno is expressing that Luna does not have the authority to hire a new manager without his approval.
Excerpt: I would like to have the final say on this new hire in order to avoid any more "Jean Marron situations".
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