词组 | get the nod |
释义 | Idiom get the nod Theme: CHOICE to get chosen.The manager is going to pick the new sales manager. I think Ann will get the nod.I had the nod for captain of the team, but I decided not to do it. Slang get the nod Theme: PREFERENCE tr. to be chosen.Fred got the nod for class treasurer.I hope I get the nod for the job. Idiom get the nod British & Australian, informal to get permission to do something.It remains to be seen which scheme will get the nod. get the nod1. 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. get the nodReceive 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] get (or give someone or something) the nod1 be selected or approved (or select or approve someone or something). 2 get (or give someone) a signal or information.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.get the nod tv. to be chosen. (see also give someone the nod.) Fred got the nod for class treasurer. |
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