Give the green light
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To okay or let go, all clear.
Origin
From 20th-century America, tied to traffic; green for go, slang by 1930s in a tale for yes. A 1940s 'Variety' uses it for a film.
Variants
- Green light
Usage Examples
- They gave the green light; project's on!
- Give the green light; let's roll.
- Green light; go for it!
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