Get the nod
verb phrase
To be approved; be chosen: Therewere a dozen other bids but McCulloch got the nod (1940s+)
Receive approval or assent, as in, The contestant got the nod from the judges. Similarly give the nod means “to show approval or assent.” These expressions allude to the quick inclination of the head to indicate approval. [ First half of 1900s ]
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verb phrase To be dismissed or discharged: When they discovered the shortage of funds he got the pink slip (1915+)
- Get the runaround
Be treated evasively or misleadingly, especially in response to a request. For example, Every time I ask about next year’s plans I get the runaround. The related expression give the runaround means “to treat evasively or misleadingly,” as in He gives her the runaround whenever she asks for time off. [ Early 1900s ]
- Get the sack
verb phrase To be dismissed, with prejudice: If they protested, they got the sack (1825+ British) see under get the ax