or do I kind of do the nod hoping that there won't be more than this nod?

还是我点点头,希望点点头就了事？

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It's a way to nod your head and say that you're okay with moving forward.

这个句型表示你会点头同意继续推进一件事情。

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People can nod or shake their heads.

你们可以持不同意见

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