“Give the green light”

Definition

To approve or allow something to begin.

Examples

Examples

“The board gave the green light to the project.”

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What does "Give the green light" mean?
"Give the green light" means to approve or allow something to begin..
How do you use "Give the green light" in a sentence?
Example: "The board gave the green light to the project."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Give the green light"?
Дать зелёный свет, разрешить начать. / Թույլատրել կամ հաստատել ինչ-որ բանի սկիզբը։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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