说了算 shuō le suàn — to have the final say; to call the shots

说了算
shuō le suàn

Characters: 说 · 了 · 算

Definitions

  1. to have the final say; to call the shots

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. to have the final say
  2. to be the one in charge

Examples

  • 这家公司里大事小事都是他说了算。

    In this company, he has the final say over everything, big or small.

  • 既然集体讨论决定，就不能由一个人说了算。

    Since the decision is made collectively, it cannot rest on one person's word alone.