say-so
noun /ˈseɪ səʊ/
/ˈseɪ səʊ/
[singular] (informal)Idioms - permission that somebody gives to do something
许可；准许 - Nothing could be done without her say-so.
未经她准许，什么都不可以做。 - He has the final say-so on these matters (= the right to make decisions).
他对这些事情有最终决定权。
- Nothing could be done without her say-so.
Idioms
on somebody’s say-so
- based on a statement that somebody makes without giving any proof
仅凭某人的空口白话；听信某人不实之词 - He hired and fired people on his partner's say-so.
他雇谁辞谁全听他的合伙人的一句话。
- He hired and fired people on his partner's say-so.