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Meaning of get the nod | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. be selected; be approved
    idiomatic
  2. be signaled; get the message or signal
    idiomatic

Examples

“Burnley's Nick Pope got the nod in goal but he barely touched the ball in the entire game. This was a cap and clean⟳ sheet for this talented keeper but nothing else.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

get the noggin joggin' get the picture get the point get the push get the runaround get the sack

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