to have an active role in making a decision about something: I want to ________ in this matter, or Citizens want to have a voice in their local government.

to say that something is obvious (an idiom containing 'say')

the ability to speak without hesitation

however careful you try to be, it is inevitable that some unfortunate or unforeseen events will occur.

a day when you feel that you do not look attractive, especially because of your hair, and everything seems to go wrong: I'm having a _______.

Cost a lot of money: These shoes ___ me __________.

allowing you to enjoy something without feeling unhappy that you are doing something bad: The travel company offers _______ trips that won't damage the environment.

to have a very strong feeling of wanting something: Many young children ______ attention.

extremely important or necessary: It is ______ that the problem is tackled immediately.

to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time: I did not _______ with learning to play the violin.

the ability to do something without mistakes

to continue to exist : The meeting ______ two hours.