say-so
noun /ˈseɪ səʊ/
/ˈseɪ səʊ/
[singular] (informal)Idioms - permission that somebody gives to do something
- Nothing could be done without her say-so.
- He has the final say-so on these matters (= the right to make decisions).
Idioms
on somebody’s say-so
- based on a statement that somebody makes without giving any proof
- He hired and fired people on his partner's say-so.