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Lcchang

#514334 Fri, 16 May 08 07:50 AM

Developing countries feel they deserve more say in how the world works.

Could anyone help explain the meaning of "say in how the world works"? Thanks.

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#514357 Fri, 16 May 08 09:39 AM

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How the world works = the international socio-politico-economic system, along with environmental factors.

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optilang

#514595 Fri, 16 May 08 11:26 PM

say in how the world works -

it means that these countries think that they should have bigger voice/more influence

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CalifJim

#514672 Sat, 17 May 08 03:55 AM

more say = more influence = more input = more requests for their opinions

how the world works = the way in which things are done in the world - internationally

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