get the nod

phrase

: to get approval

We're waiting to get the nod from the city to start the project.

Examples of get the nod in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

To get the nod, a school must offer easily-accessible resources for those students and families who are military-connected. — Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026

Markstrom may have played well enough to become Sweden’s starter, but Filip Gustavsson could get the nod against Latvia. — Stephen Whyno, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026

With back-to-back games over the weekend, Oettinger could get the nod in one — and maybe Swayman, too. — Dallas Morning News, 9 Feb. 2026

Bo Nix suffered a fractured ankle on the team's final drive of their 33-30 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Saturday night, prompting Jarrett Stidham to get the nod for a potential trip to the Super Bowl. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for get the nod

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