- on the nod
- British informal
without discussion or argumentgo through on the nod:
This issue should be properly debated, not simply go through on the nod.
English dictionary. 2014.
This issue should be properly debated, not simply go through on the nod.
English dictionary. 2014.
on the nod — 1. By general assent, ie without the formality of voting or without adequate scrutiny, etc 2. On credit (slang) • • • Main Entry: ↑nod * * * on the nod british informal phrase without discussion or argument go through on the nod … Useful english dictionary
on the nod — I. On the nod (UK) If something is accepted by parliament or a committee majority, it is on the nod. II. On the nod (UK) Someone who s on the nod is either asleep or falling asleep, especially when the shouldn t or are are in a position unusual… … The small dictionary of idiomes
get the nod — 1) be selected or approved 2) receive a signal or information * * * get the ˈnod idiom (informal) to be chosen for sth; to be given permission or approval to do sth • He got the nod from the team manager (= he was chosen for the team). • … Useful english dictionary
get the nod — tv. to be chosen. (See also give someone the nod.) □ Fred got the nod for class treasurer. □ I hope I get the nod for the job … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
on the nod — (UK) If something is accepted by parliament or a committee majority, it is on the nod. Someone who s on the nod is either asleep or falling asleep, especially when the shouldn t or are are in a position unusual for sleep, like sitting or… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
give the nod — give (someone) the nod British & Australian, informal to give someone permission to do something. We re just waiting for the council to give us the nod then we ll start building … New idioms dictionary
on the nod — British & Australian, informal if a suggestion is agreed to on the nod, it is accepted without discussion. The Stock Exchange clearly hopes these proposals will go through on the nod … New idioms dictionary
get the nod — (UK) If you get the nod to something, you get approval or permission to do it … The small dictionary of idiomes
give the nod — (UK) If you give the nod to something, you approve it or give permission to do it … The small dictionary of idiomes
on the nod — ► on the nod Brit. informal 1) by general agreement and without discussion. 2) dated on credit. Main Entry: ↑nod … English terms dictionary