Street voices
Janna
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United States
"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 asking him to do that. He's such a green flag."
What it means
A green flag is a sign someone's actually solid, safe, and worth your time. It's the feel-good opposite of a red flag. In dating, it's the little stuff that makes you unclench, like being kind to staff, communicating properly, or texting back without playing weird games.
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."
"He said he'd rather talk it out than ghost when things get awkward. Massive green flag."
"She was nice to the bartender, didn't chat rubbish about her ex, and showed up on time. That's three green flags already."
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Where it comes from
It comes from flipping red flag on its head. Red flag was already common for a warning sign, then green flag took the same image and turned it positive. Green carries that go-ahead meaning from traffic lights and racing, so the phrase stuck fast in dating and online talk.
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