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get the nod

idiom
Meaning

be selected; be approved


Examples
SIMPLE

My boss gave me the nod for the new project.

CONTEXTUAL

After a long interview process, she finally got the nod to lead the marketing department.

COMPLEX

Following months of intense deliberation, the committee gave the nod to the most innovative proposal, effectively ending the competition.

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  3. 03

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    Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.

  4. 04

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  5. 05

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  6. 06

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  8. 08

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