the green light
noun
: permission to start or continue something (such as a project)
His boss finally gave him the green light to start the new project.
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The transaction that will see TFG take over as Everton owner is currently pending the approval of regulators from the Premier League, the English Football Association, and the Financial Conduct Authority, but is expected to get the green light.
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James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
More importantly, Pluto (your modern ruler) will station direct on Oct. 11, supercharging your spirit and giving you the green light to take your power back, and relay a significant message.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
SpaceX now also has the green light to send up what would be its next human spaceflight, the Polaris Dawn mission set to return billionaire Jared Isaacman to space along with three crewmates.
—Richard Tribou Orlando Sentinel (tns), arkansasonline.com, 1 Sep. 2024
The agency on Friday gave the green light for people who have been screened to give themselves the FluMist nasal spray, which can be ordered directly from an online pharmacy, skipping the need to visit a doctor’s office.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 20 Sep. 2024
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James Nalton, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
More importantly, Pluto (your modern ruler) will station direct on Oct. 11, supercharging your spirit and giving you the green light to take your power back, and relay a significant message.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
SpaceX now also has the green light to send up what would be its next human spaceflight, the Polaris Dawn mission set to return billionaire Jared Isaacman to space along with three crewmates.
—Richard Tribou Orlando Sentinel (tns), arkansasonline.com, 1 Sep. 2024
The agency on Friday gave the green light for people who have been screened to give themselves the FluMist nasal spray, which can be ordered directly from an online pharmacy, skipping the need to visit a doctor’s office.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 20 Sep. 2024
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“The green light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20green%20light. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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