give (one) the all-clear
give (one) the all-clear
To signal or indicate to one that something has been resolved or that it is safe to proceed. After the police officer gave us the all-clear, we were able to continue down the road. Yeah, I had the flu, but I'll be back at work tomorrow—the doctor just gave me the all-clear.
See also: give
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
give (or get) the all-clear
indicate (or get a sign) that a dangerous situation is now safe.In wartime a signal or siren is often sounded to indicate that a bombing raid is over.
See also: give
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
give somebody/get the all-ˈclear
give somebody/get a sign that a particular situation is no longer dangerous: She got the all-clear from the doctor and was sent home from the hospital.This idiom refers to the signal that is sounded in wartime when a bombing raid is over.See also: get, give, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- give the all-clear
- get the all-clear
- give somebody/get the all-clear
- move on
- move on someone
- coast is clear
- coast is clear, the
- drop out of
- drop out of (something)
- give (one) the green light