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green flag

A good sign about someone, like being kind, honest or respectful.

He remembered my exam and asked how it went. Green flag.

For parents and educators

Lovely word. Asking your teen what their green flags are is an easy, low-pressure conversation.

Where it came from

The positive opposite of red flag, popular in dating talk online.

Also heard as

🟩, 💚

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