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1 get the nod
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2 nod
n. knik; knikkebol--------v. knikken, knikkebollennod1[ nod] 〈 zelfstandig naamwoord〉♦voorbeelden:〈 informeel〉 on the nod • op de pof, op krediet; zonder discussie/formele stemming〈 spreekwoord〉 a nod is as good as a wink (to a blind horse) • een goed verstaander heeft maar een half woord nodig————————nod2〈 nodded〉3 suffen ⇒ niet opletten, een fout maken♦voorbeelden:1 have a nodding acquaintance with someone/something • iemand/iets oppervlakkig kennenII 〈 overgankelijk werkwoord〉2 door knikken/wenken te kennen geven 〈 goedkeuring, groet, toestemming〉♦voorbeelden:nod someone out • iemand beduiden/wenken weg te gaan
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get the nod — (UK) If you get the nod to something, you get approval or permission to do it … The small dictionary of idiomes
get the nod — 1) be selected or approved 2) receive a signal or information * * * get the ˈnod idiom (informal) to be chosen for sth; to be given permission or approval to do sth • He got the nod from the team manager (= he was chosen for the team). • … Useful english dictionary
get the nod — tv. to be chosen. (See also give someone the nod.) □ Fred got the nod for class treasurer. □ I hope I get the nod for the job … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
get the nod — (UK) If you get the nod to something, you get approval or permission to do it. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
get the nod — British & Australian, informal to get permission to do something. It remains to be seen which scheme will get the nod … New idioms dictionary
get the nod — Vrb phrs. To get approval or permission. E.g. I ve been given the nod by the wife, so will you buy me a ticket for the match on Saturday … English slang and colloquialisms
get / got the nod — • to receive approval / permission. i.e. I got the nod from the missus to come out friday … Londonisms dictionary
give someone the nod — 1. tv. to signal someone by nodding. (Not slang.) □ I gave Pete the nod, and he started the procedure. □ Just give me the nod when you are ready. 2. tv. to choose someone. (See lso get the nod.) □ The committee gave Frank the nod for the job … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
nod — See: LAND OF NOD … Dictionary of American idioms
nod — See: LAND OF NOD … Dictionary of American idioms
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