give (one) the OK

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give (one) the OK

To tell one that it is permissible to do something. Don't worry, the boss gave me the OK to work overtime this week.

give somebody/get the OˈK/oˈkay

(informal) give somebody/receive approval or permission: I’m waiting to get the OK before I start on the project. ♢ He can’t start until his boss gives him the OK.

See also: get, give, OK, okay, somebody

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do someone or something justice
sit right (with one)
sit right with
on one
ain’t 1
feel free
don't jump the gun
go out of
final
let something drop

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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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