Street voices
Janna
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United States
Just recorded
"Green flag is basically used to describe someone that's good, has good attributes, they, you know, there's nothing suspicious about them, good signs about them, typically used in like, you know, when talking about someone you're in a relationship with or someone you're getting to know. An example would be, oh my god, when he took me on a date yesterday, he opened the door for me, got me a bouquet of my favorite flowers without even me even having asking him to do that. He's such a green flag."
What it means
A green flag is a reassuring sign that someone or something is healthy and worth trusting, the upbeat opposite of a red flag. In dating it is the little thing that makes you relax, like being kind to waiters or simply texting back like a normal human being.
Usage examples
"He listens more than he talks, honestly that is a total green flag."
"She splits the bill without a fuss and remembers your dog's name, green flags all round."
Where it comes from
Flips the familiar red flag, a warning sign, into its positive twin. Green borrows the go-ahead of the traffic light and the starting flag of motor racing, so a green flag waves you happily forward instead of telling you to stop.
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