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Uncommongreen light
The correct spelling is green light.
How to pronounce green light
noun
Say it like: Gree-n l-it
The correct spelling is green light. A traffic light in its green state (indicating that vehicles may proceed). For example: "The drive home was much faster than usual; somehow we managed to hit every green light."
Usage Examples
“The drive home was much faster than usual; somehow we managed to hit every green light.”
“We have a green light on the project. Work starts today.”
“Yo man, I heard someone had put a green light out on you, so watch your back.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A traffic light in its green state (indicating that vehicles may proceed).
- 2.Approval, or permission to proceed.
- 3.A go-ahead to commit a crime, specifically to carry out a hit on someone (i.e. to kill).
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