Meaning of 'On the nod'
What does the saying 'On the nod' mean?
Idiom: On the nod
Meaning:
If something is accepted by parliament or a committee majority, it is on the nod.
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
Meaning:
Someone who's on the nod is either asleep or falling asleep, especially when the shouldn't or are are in a position unusual for sleep, like sitting or standing.
Country: British English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
Meaning:
When a horse runs, its head moves backwards and forwards alternately - in horse racing, if 2 horses cross the line together the one whose head happens to be going forward often wins and is said to win 'on the nod'.
Country: British English |
Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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