green light
Pronunciation:
noun
Definitions
A traffic light in its green state (indicating that vehicles may proceed).
Example: The drive home was much faster than usual; somehow we managed to hit every green light.
Approval, or permission to proceed.
Example: We have a green light on the project. Work starts today.
A go-ahead to commit a crime, specifically to carry out a hit on someone (i.e. to kill).
Example: Yo man, I heard someone had put a green light out on you, so watch your back.