get the nod
"Get the nod" is an idiomatic phrase commonly used in informal contexts to indicate approval, selection, or recognition.
🇺🇸 US Voice:
🇬🇧 UK Voice:
Definition
B2General
(informal)To receive approval or permission.
Example
- We're waiting for the manager to give us the nod before proceeding.
B2Nominations
(informal)To be chosen or selected for a particular role or position.
Example
- She got the nod for the lead role in the upcoming play.
B2Recognition
(informal)To gain acknowledgment or recognition.
Example
- His innovative ideas finally got the nod from the industry experts.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "get the nod":