give somebody/get the OK/okay
get the OK
To receive permission or approval to do something. Don't worry, I got the OK from the boss before I started doing all this research.
See also: get, OK
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.
See also: give, OK
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
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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