the green light
noun
: permission to start or continue something (such as a project)
His boss finally gave him the green light to start the new project.
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That is to say, a ceasefire in Ukraine where Russia keeps the occupied territories for now in exchange for Israel getting the green light to neutralize the Iran threat by attacking the Mullah regime inside and outside the country.
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Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Turkey has a more wary relationship with HTS, but reportedly gave the green light to the SNA’s involvement in the operation due to Assad’s unwillingness to engage in talks earlier this year.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 5 Dec. 2024
However, Trump will take office weeks after President Joe Biden gave Kyiv the green light to use long-range ATACMS inside Russian territory.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
New Balance Cyber Monday Deals Select styles are going for 40% less than usual today at New Balance, giving you the green light to cop the running sneakers every cool girl owns and a preppy sweatshirt that’s great for winter layering.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Turkey has a more wary relationship with HTS, but reportedly gave the green light to the SNA’s involvement in the operation due to Assad’s unwillingness to engage in talks earlier this year.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 5 Dec. 2024
However, Trump will take office weeks after President Joe Biden gave Kyiv the green light to use long-range ATACMS inside Russian territory.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
New Balance Cyber Monday Deals Select styles are going for 40% less than usual today at New Balance, giving you the green light to cop the running sneakers every cool girl owns and a preppy sweatshirt that’s great for winter layering.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
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“The green light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20green%20light. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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