“Get the green light”

Definition

To receive permission to start something.

Examples

Examples

“The project got the green light from management.”

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What does "Get the green light" mean?
"Get the green light" means to receive permission to start something..
How do you use "Get the green light" in a sentence?
Example: "The project got the green light from management."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Get the green light"?
Получить разрешение начать что-то. / Ստանալ թույլտվություն ինչ-որ բան սկսելու համար։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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