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
Royal['rɔiəl]
Ireneuszee-re-NE-uwshPolish
Ellen (2)EL-lənDutch
Gusta-Dutch
GunturGOON-toorIndonesian
Rolandoro-LAHN-do (Spanish)Spanish, Italian, Portuguese