Question

Our school raised funds to add a new martial arts studio. We raised the money easily, but then we had to wait and wait for the city permits to come through. Finally, the studio got the green light and the building was able to begin. Everyone was so excited we could get started at last.

Use the context clues to figure out the meaning of the idiom “got the green light.”

was told to slow down
was told to drive forward
was told to go ahead
was told to get a building permit

Answer 1

The idiom “got the green light” means "was told to go ahead." It indicates that approval has been granted to proceed with a project or action.