Collocations for "nodding"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "nodding" in context.
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nod
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- greeted her with a nod
- gave him a [small, slight] nod
- a nod of approval
- gave her a nod of [agreement, recognition]
- gave a nod to [indicate, say, show]
- gave the nod to our [proposal, request, question]
- with the nod of his head
- took her nod as a sign [of, to]
- will [start, begin] when you give me the nod
- with a wink and a nod
- was a nod to [their time together, his best friend]
'nodding' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):