voice (in something)

voice (in something)
*a voice (in something) & *a say (in something)
Fig. a part in making a decision. (*Typically: get \voice (in something); have \voice (in something); give someone \voice (in something).) •

I'd like to have a voice in choosing the carpet.

John wanted to have a say in the issue also.

He says he seldom gets a say.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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