Examples of use of gave him the green light
1. "They gave him the green light to do whatever he needed to do," he said.
2. The church also gave him the green light to visit gay chat rooms as long as he did not lie about his age or job.
3. As the astronauts took an extra swing around the planet, the sky cleared enough to satisfy flight controllers and –– after asking Gorie for his opinion –– they gave him the green light to head home.
4. As the astronauts took an extra swing around the planet, the sky cleared enough to satisfy flight controllers and _ after asking Gorie for his opinion _ they gave him the green light to head home.
5. 8:47 PM CARACAS, Venezuela –– Colombian rebels on Wednesday provided a pickup location for two hostages they have held for years, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said, and the Colombian government gave him the green light to launch a rescue mission.