The boss gave us the green light to start the project.
green light
idiomApproval, or permission to proceed.
Origin
disputed originFrom the standard red-green color scheme used in traffic lights and railway signals.
After reviewing our budget proposal, the director finally gave us the green light to hire more staff.
Once the committee granted the green light for the construction project, the architects immediately began finalizing the blueprints for the new library.
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amber light
Hesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.
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bring to light
To expose, disclose or reveal something that was hidden or unknown.
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Chinese green
Synonym of lokao.
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come to light
To become known; to be revealed.
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false light
A point of view resulting in a misleading or inaccurate representation of a person, situation, or fact.
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give a light
To care.
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go green
To implement certain lifestyle changes designed to help one live in a more ecologically friendly way.
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God's green earth
The world.