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get the nod

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get the nod (British & Australian, informal)

to get permission to do something. It remains to be seen which scheme will get the nod.

See also: nod

get the nod

to be approved or chosen for something. Martinez got the nod from the manager to be the starting pitcher in tomorrow's game.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of nod (= to move your head)

See also: nod

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