give the nod to



give the nod to

To indicate someone or something as one's choice or show one's approval of someone or something. I gave the nod to Amanda because she is the most qualified candidate. Mom gave the nod to pizza for dinner!
See also: give, nod

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
WallaceWAWL-əsEnglish, Scottish
LiesaLEE-zahGerman
Jeff[dʒef]
Godafrid-Ancient Germanic
Iacopo-Italian
GwenaËLle-French, Breton