all clear »
permission to proceed
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break off »
To end abruptly, either temporarily or permanently.
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camel's nose »
A metaphor for a situation where the permitting of some small act will lead consequently to a larger undesirable act or circumstance.
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check out »
To have one's purchases recorded and bagged at a supermarket, and pay for it.
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don't take any wooden nickels »
Do not permit yourself be cheated or duped; do not be naive.
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fair game »
Actions permissible by the rules.
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for good »
Forever; permanently.
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for good and all »
Permanently, forever.
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for keeps »
Permanently.
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green light »
Approval, or permission to proceed.
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have the floor »
To have permission or time to speak, especially in a formal situation.
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have the run of »
To have permission or freedom to move around throughout an area or to use something at will.
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it's better to ask forgiveness than permission »
The value of acting promptly and making a mistake requiring forgiveness is greater than value of delaying to get permission.
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lay down the law »
To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.
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once and for all »
Finally, permanently, conclusively.
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play hookey »
To be absent without permission, especially from school.
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play hooky »
To miss school, work, or other duties without permission or an excuse.
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put aside »
To ignore or intentionally forget something, temporarily or permanently, so that more important things can have one's attention.
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quick-and-dirty »
Of or pertaining to the creation or repair of software or hardware in a manner which permits operation within a brief period of time, although with compromised functionality or reliability.
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set in stone »
Permanent; certain; firm.
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skip out »
To shirk; to avoid attending or to leave early, especially without permission.
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supposed to »
Permitted.
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take off »
To absent oneself from work or other responsibility, especially with permission.
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take over »
To appropriate something without permission.
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talk out of turn »
To make a remark or provide information when it is inappropriate or indiscreet to do so, or when one does not have permission or the authority to do so.
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