on the nod
on the nod
Agreed to with a general consensus, rather than a formal discussion. The national security funding bill was passed on a nod, with no real opposition.
on the nod
BRITISH, INFORMALIf a plan is accepted on the nod, it is accepted without being questioned or discussed. This legislation went through more or less on the nod, without discussion in parliament. The party cannot be seen to let the treaty through on the nod. Note: One explanation for this expression is that it comes from auctions, where bidders nod as a sign that they want to buy something.