My boss gave me the yellow light for the project.
yellow light
idiomHesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.
The committee gave us a yellow light, so we can start planning but cannot spend any money yet.
Although the board provided a yellow light regarding the merger, they insisted on further legal review before granting final approval.
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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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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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green light
Approval, or permission to proceed.
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hide one's light under a bushel
To conceal one's positive qualities or talents, especially due to modesty or shyness; to avoid attention.
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hold a light
Synonym of hold a candle.