On the nod

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adverb

Agreeing with what has been suggested without discussion.

The committee passed the proposal on the nod
Visual representation of "on the nod" - Agreeing with what has been suggested without discussion

Often appears as...

  • pass on the nod
  • accept on the nod

Usage tips

Formal

Colloquial

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Implicit Trust

Used when someone is trusted to decide without others questioning.

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Since he's an expert, we took his advice on the nod.
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Decision Easiness

Indicates that a proposal or suggestion was easily agreed upon.

Illustration for Decision Easiness
The budget increase was allowed on the nod, surprisingly.
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No Debate

Highlights that something was agreed to without any debate or resistance.

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The team accepted the changes on the nod, no questions asked.
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