Meaning
To give permission for something to proceed.
Cultural Background
In German business, 'grünes Licht' is a formal milestone. It is often documented in meeting minutes. The traffic light metaphor is understood globally, making this a very safe idiom for international business.
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Remember: it is 'grünes Licht', not 'das grüne Licht'.
Meaning
To give permission for something to proceed.
No Article
Remember: it is 'grünes Licht', not 'das grüne Licht'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct verb.
Der Chef ____ grünes Licht für das Projekt.
The idiom is 'grünes Licht geben'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence.
No article is used in this idiom.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesDer Chef ____ grünes Licht für das Projekt.
The idiom is 'grünes Licht geben'.
Choose the correct sentence.
No article is used in this idiom.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsYes, it is very common in casual settings.
It fits both formal and informal contexts.
Related Phrases
Feuer frei
similarStart immediately
Startschuss geben
similarTo fire the starting gun
