have anything/something to say about

idiom

: to have an opinion to express about (something)

I asked what she thought about the movie, but she didn't have anything to say about it.

: to have the ability to affect or influence (something)

"I'm going to the party." "Not if I have anything/something to say about it."

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Christina Aguilera is ending her year by shutting down those who have anything to say about her appearance. —

Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024 If the Swifties have anything to say about it, Amy Adams might just have her next role lined up. —

Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024 Although Rodri might have something to say about that, having done so in the 2022-23 Champions League final when Manchester City prevailed over Inter by the grace of his shot from the edge of the box. —

James Horncastle, The Athletic, 4 July 2024 Well, the Chiefs and Bills might have something to say about that in the AFC, and the Lions in the NFC, but both the Eagles (9-2) and Ravens (8-4) are going to be forces to be reckoned with come January. —

Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for have anything/something to say about

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