get the nod
idiom
: to get approval
We're waiting to get the nod from the city to start the project.
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The Ravens have tried four different players with Steven Sims becoming the latest to get the nod.
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Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
The argument for the most talented rosters to get the nod over teams that took care of their schedule and won more games is the threat of powerhouse programs no longer scheduling difficult, non-conference contests, thus making the regular season less appealing.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Carson Wentz is expected to get the nod in the Chiefs' regular season finale against the Denver Broncos, according to FOX Sports NFL insider Peter Schrager.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Mason Rudolph will get the nod as the starter as reported by NFL insider Ian Rapoport.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
The argument for the most talented rosters to get the nod over teams that took care of their schedule and won more games is the threat of powerhouse programs no longer scheduling difficult, non-conference contests, thus making the regular season less appealing.
—Tyler Small, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Carson Wentz is expected to get the nod in the Chiefs' regular season finale against the Denver Broncos, according to FOX Sports NFL insider Peter Schrager.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Mason Rudolph will get the nod as the starter as reported by NFL insider Ian Rapoport.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Get the nod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20the%20nod. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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