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give the green light
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give someone/something the green light
to give permission for someone to do something or for something to happen. They've just been given the green light to build two new supermarkets in the region. (often + to do something) The local prefect has given the green light to the dam at Serre de la Fare. (often + to)
See also: give, green, light


give someone/something the green light
to give permission for something to happen. She's waiting for her doctor to give her the green light to play in Saturday's game.
Usage notes: also used in the form give a green light: The House of Representatives gave a green light to oil exploration off the East Coast.
See also: give, green, light


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