give someone the green light

that means to give someone approval to do something; permission to proceed.

 

Examples:

 

1. The employee asked the boss to give him the green light to take his vacation in December.

 

2. Our teacher gave us the green light to use our books during the test.

 

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  • Dear Anis,

    Tnx 4 inform me, I checked it at that address & u r right.I should use comma be4 "then" :) 

  • About prep. u have the right caz I didnt look it up in dictionary,but about using comma I think there is no need to use it.   e.g. :the only remedy is to rest

                                                 the only sulotion is to study

    In such examples we use "," or not?

    It seems redundant.what's ur idea?

    resort means cure,remedy,way out,....I think we can use it.

  • -I dont know to do about him,he evades of his responsibility !

    -The only resort is to give him the green light then, u will see how he can be useful ! 

     

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