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)

• mistake someone for something
• mistake something for
• mistake something for someone
• mistake something for something
• mix and match
• mix business with pleasure
• mixed bag
• mix it
• mix it up
• mix something up
• mix up
• mix up someone
• mix up something
• Moderation in all things.
• moment of truth
• Monday morning quarterback
• Money doesn't grow on trees.
• Money is no object.
• money is no object
• Money no object.
• money-spinner
• money talks
• Money talks.
• monkey around with
• monkey around with something