get the nod
idiom
: to get approval
We're waiting to get the nod from the city to start the project.
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That led to Holcomb, who had started a couple of games earlier in the season when Couch was recovering from an elbow injury, to get the nod in the playoffs.
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Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Max Fried would get the nod for Game 1 followed by Carlos Rodon for Game 2.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Will Neemias Queta or Luka Garza get the nod at center?
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Based on his performance so far, Scott should get the nod, but the Patriots could also opt to roster only two tight ends and stash him on the practice squad.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
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Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Max Fried would get the nod for Game 1 followed by Carlos Rodon for Game 2.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Will Neemias Queta or Luka Garza get the nod at center?
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Based on his performance so far, Scott should get the nod, but the Patriots could also opt to roster only two tight ends and stash him on the practice squad.
—Andrew Callahan, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2025
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