| 词组 | give someone the nod |
| 释义 | give someone the nod Theme: CHOICE tr. to choose someone.The committee gave Frank the nod for the job.They gave her the nod. Theme: SIGNAL tr. to signal someone by nodding. (Not slang.)I gave Pete the nod, and he started the procedure.Just give me the nod when you are ready. Idiom give someone the nodgive (someone) the nod British & Australian, informal to give someone permission to do something.We're just waiting for the council to give us the nod then we'll start building. give (someone or something) the nodTo indicate someone or something as one's choice or show one's approval of someone or something. I gave Amanda the nod because she is the most qualified candidate. give someone the nodorgive the nodINFORMALCOMMON If someone gives you the nod or gives the nod, they give you permission to do something. Keep him outside till I give you the nod. Then bring him in. The committee will probably give the nod to the idea of a Community-wide strategy for economic growth. Note: You can also say that you get the nod from someone. We'll hold off interviewing Hythe any further until we get the nod from you. Note: You can also say that you are waiting for the nod from someone, meaning that you are waiting for them to give you permission. We're waiting for the nod from the Secretary-General. give someone the nod1. tv. to signal someone by nodding. (Not slang.) I gave Pete the nod, and he started the procedure. 2. tv. to choose someone. (see also get the nod.) The committee gave Frank the nod for the job. |
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