"To get the nod" means to receive approval or permission from someone in a position of authority or influence. It can also refer to being chosen or selected for something. Full definition
While a person probably won't get the nod for important committees or leadership positions while holding such views they are free to run for office under the Republican banner. (politics.stackexchange.com)
These delicious foods will not only meet with your approval; they'll get the nod from your doctor, nutritionist and trainer, too. (thenibble.com)
Now that I have driven the single player experience into the ground, I will shift my attention to the multiplayer experience which gets the nod over the solo play. (cogconnected.com)