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idiomgive sb/sth the green light(also give sb/sth a green light)to give someone permission to do something that they are planning to do or have asked to do ◆ often used in newspapers, on television news etc:By that time, Congress had given Clinton the green light to begin negotiations.We know we will get the contract, if the development on Eastern Avenue is given the green light.get the green light: Women who wanted to become Anglican priests finally got the green light after years of struggle.sth is a green light: Abolishing the Employment and Wages Council would be a green light to employers who want to exploit workers.
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