nod through
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
to listen to, endure, or accept something, nodding in agreement without making comment.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
[…]burgeoning royal expenditure had been negligently nodded through by a complacent government and a compliant parliament at a time of renewed austerity and unemployment.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nod through” mean?
to listen to, endure, or accept something, nodding in agreement without making comment.
Is “nod through” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.