单词 | to have one's say |
释义 | > as lemmasto have one's say c. An opportunity to speak, esp. to express one's opinion or feelings on a matter; a person's turn to make a contribution to a discussion. Chiefly in to have one's say (cf. earlier to have one's say out at sense 3b). ΘΚΠ the mind > language > speech > speak [verb (intransitive)] > have one's say to say fortha1225 to say on1487 to have one's say out1748 to say away1783 to have one's say1824 1824 ‘A Lady’ Rich Old Bachelor 281 Many a husband driven away, 'Cause attention none to him do pay, They like to talk and have their say. 1859 G. Meredith Ordeal Richard Feverel I. xii. 177 Lobourne had its say on the subject. 1861 Amer. Agriculturist Jan. 15/2 Now, Mr. Editor, I want to have my say on this subject. 1905 Oregon Teachers Monthly Jan. 20/2 ‘I guess now it's my say.’ Pa James looked thoughtfuly [sic] into the rings of smoke. 1944 W. E. Harney Taboo (ed. 3) 56 We were discussing dreams... It was the Doc's subject..but I was itching to have my say. 1996 D. Sharp Living Jung iv. 41 ‘Well folks,’ said Ms. Rickster, ‘we know where we stand, but now it's your say. You out there, what do you think?’ 2006 FourFourTwo Aug. 131/2 The manager sat us down for a heart-to-heat, an open forum for the players to air their grievances and for him to have his say. < as lemmas |
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