Meaning
To have permission to proceed with something.
Cultural Background
Used frequently in corporate environments to denote project approval. Similar usage, often used in political contexts. Used in both German and French speaking parts (feu vert). This is a standard international business idiom understood in almost all Western-influenced corporate cultures.
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Remember: never use 'ein' or 'das' before 'grünes Licht'.
Meaning
To have permission to proceed with something.
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Remember: never use 'ein' or 'das' before 'grünes Licht'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word.
Wir haben _______ Licht für den Start.
The idiom is 'grünes Licht haben'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesWir haben _______ Licht für den Start.
The idiom is 'grünes Licht haben'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsMostly for projects and plans. Don't use it for personal permission like 'Can I go to the bathroom?'
Related Phrases
Startschuss geben
similarTo give the starting signal
Freie Bahn haben
similarTo have a clear path
