what someone says, goes

Related to word: say

Idiom

Definition

  1. This idiom indicates that a particular person's statements or instructions must be obeyed without question.

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    • In our family, what Mom says, goes; her word is law.

      在我们家,妈妈说了算;她的话就是法律。

    • On this project, what the boss says, goes, and we all have to do as he says.

      在这个项目上,老板说了算,我们都必须照他说的做。

    • In the military, what the commanding officer says, goes; subordinates must obey without question.

      在军队中,指挥官说了算;下属必须无条件服从。