“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.