C1 Idiom Neutral

Licht op groen krijgen

To get the green light

Meaning

Receiving permission to proceed.

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Cultural Background

The Dutch value directness and consensus. This phrase is a common way to signal that the consensus phase is over.

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Context is key

Always check if you are the one giving or receiving the permission.

Meaning

Receiving permission to proceed.

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Context is key

Always check if you are the one giving or receiving the permission.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct verb.

We hebben eindelijk licht op groen ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: gekregen

When you receive permission, you use 'gekregen'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct verb. Fill Blank B1

We hebben eindelijk licht op groen ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: gekregen

When you receive permission, you use 'gekregen'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It is neutral and can be used in almost any context.

Related Phrases

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Het groene licht geven

contrast

To give permission

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