on the nod
idiom
British, informal
: by general agreement and without discussion
The proposal went through on the nod.
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After her nomination was announced, Milioti reflected on the nod during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
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Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Katherine Schaffstall, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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