说了算 (shuì) — to have the last word, to call the shots
Definition
A colloquial phrase meaning 'to be the one who decides / calls the shots'. Used when describing who has the final authority in a group or matter.
verb
to have the last wordto call the shots
Beispiele
- ，说了算。Zài zhè ge gōng sī, lǎo bǎn cái shuì.In this company, only the boss has the final say.
- 说了算？Zhè jiàn shì yóu shuí shuì?Who calls the shots on this matter?
- ，说了算。Zuì hòu de jué dìng quán zài shuí shǒu lǐ, shuí jiù shuì.Whoever holds the final decision power has the last word.
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