get the go-ahead

get the go-ahead

To receive permission to proceed with some action or task. We're just waiting to get the go-ahead from our managers before we release the latest software update.
See also: get
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • give (someone) the go-ahead
  • give someone/something the green light
  • give (one) the green light
  • give somebody/get the green light
  • get the green light
  • move on
  • move on someone
  • forge
  • forge ahead
  • g'head