have the final word

have the final word
have the final/last word 1. to say the last statement in a discussion or argument.

Tim can't bear to lose an argument. He always has to have the last word.

2. to make the final decision about something.

Our head chef has the final word on what is served each week.

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  • have the last word — have the final/last word 1. to say the last statement in a discussion or argument. Tim can t bear to lose an argument. He always has to have the last word. 2. to make the final decision about something. Our head chef has the final word on what is …   New idioms dictionary

  • the final word — see ↑word, 1 • • • Main Entry: ↑final * * * the last/final word (on sth) idiom the last comment or decision about sth • He always has to have the last word in …   Useful english dictionary

  • the final word on something — the last/final word (on sth) idiom the last comment or decision about sth • He always has to have the last word in any argument. • I m willing to wait one more week, and that s my final word on the subject. Main entry: ↑word …   Useful english dictionary

  • the last/final word — 1 : the final thing said in an argument or a discussion Your mother s decision is the final word on the matter. Why do you always have to have the last word? [=to be the last person to speak] 2 : the power to make a final decision The judge will… …   Useful english dictionary

  • final word — the last/final word (on sth) idiom the last comment or decision about sth • He always has to have the last word in any argument. • I m willing to wait one more week, and that s my final word on the subject. Main entry: ↑word …   Useful english dictionary

  • final word on something — the last/final word (on sth) idiom the last comment or decision about sth • He always has to have the last word in any argument. • I m willing to wait one more week, and that s my final word on the subject. Main entry: ↑word …   Useful english dictionary

  • the last word on something — the last/final word (on sth) idiom the last comment or decision about sth • He always has to have the last word in any argument. • I m willing to wait one more week, and that s my final word on the subject. Main entry: ↑word …   Useful english dictionary

  • the last word — 1 that s my last word: FINAL DECISION, definitive statement, conclusive comment. 2 she was determined to have the last word: CONCLUDING REMARK, final say, closing statement. 3 the last word in luxury and efficiency: THE BEST, the peak, the acme,… …   Useful english dictionary

  • say the last word — have the last word, make the final comment …   English contemporary dictionary

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