get the nod
get the nod
1. To be selected for something. Amanda got the nod because she is the most qualified candidate.
2. To get approval. I got the nod from the boss to start the project.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
get the nod
Receive approval or assent, as in, The contestant got the nod from the judges. Similarly give the nod means "to show approval or assent." These expressions allude to the quick inclination of the head to indicate approval. [First half of 1900s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
get (or give someone or something) the nod
1 be selected or approved (or select or approve someone or something). 2 get (or give someone) a signal or information.See also: get, nod
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
get the ˈnod
(informal) be chosen for something; be given permission or approval to do something: He got the nod from the team manager (= he was chosen for the team). The proposal should get the nod.See also: get, nod
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
get the nod
tv. to be chosen. (see also give someone the nod.) Fred got the nod for class treasurer.
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McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- give (someone or something) the nod
- give somebody the nod
- give someone the nod
- give the nod to
- wink
- nod through
- nod
- on the nod
- too many cooks spoil the broth
- too many cooks spoil the stew