give (one) the OK
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To tell one that it is permissible to do something. Don't worry, the boss gave me the OK to work overtime this week.
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"My own view is that I would be very, very surprised if the security people will give them the okay to go back.
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- Give us the tools, and we will finish the job
- Give us the tools, and we will finish the job.
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- give them the first crack at
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- give them the flick pass
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