Have the final say over everything?

[Vania]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #711 "Real Life: Making Decisions", question 3

I would like to make more decisions at the office but my boss has the final ......... over everything.

(a) mind
(b) thoughts
(c) say
(d) issue

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #711 "Real Life: Making Decisions", answer 3

I would like to make more decisions at the office but my boss has the final say over everything.

Correct answer: (c) say

Your answer was: incorrect
I would like to make more decisions at the office but my boss has the final issue over everything.
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what does it mean " say over everithing"? thank you vania

[Linda]

Hi Vania,
If someone has the "final say" about something, that means he/she has the right, authority and/or privilege to make the final decision about a subject/situation etc.
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