| 释义 |
get the nod get the nod1. To be selected for something. Amanda got the nod because she is the most qualified candidate.2. To get approval. I got the nod from the boss to start the project.See also: get, nodget the nodReceive approval or assent, as in, The contestant got the nod from the judges. Similarly give the nod means "to show approval or assent." These expressions allude to the quick inclination of the head to indicate approval. [First half of 1900s] See also: get, nodget (or give someone or something) the nod 1 be selected or approved (or select or approve someone or something). 2 get (or give someone) a signal or information.See also: get, nodget the ˈnod (informal) be chosen for something; be given permission or approval to do something: He got the nod from the team manager (= he was chosen for the team). ♢ The proposal should get the nod.See also: get, nodget the nod tv. to be chosen. (see also give someone the nod.) Fred got the nod for class treasurer. See also: get, nod |