I approve this message
I approve this message
1. A standard phrase attached to the end of a political advertisement by a candidate running for federal office. Do you really want your future in the hands of someone who launders money for the cartel? Vote Smith-Robertson for president this election. I'm Jonathan Smith, and I approve this message.
2. Used alongside humorous statements in order to parody the solemnity of the message. A: "I say you need to eat more vegetables. I'm your father, and I approve this message!" B: "Har har, Dad."
See also: approve, message, this
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- beck and call
- (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
- a penny for them
- great minds
- great minds think alike
- be twiddling (one's) thumbs
- be twiddling your thumbs
- 57
- Heinz 57
- Heinz 57 (variety)