All systems are go
all systems (are) go
Everything is ready, so a certain task can proceed as planned. The phrase was popularized by the 1960s Space Race, as it was said before rockets were launched. I just checked with the boss, and all systems are go to make the announcement today. All systems go—you should be getting a call from them any minute now.
See also: all, go, system
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
All systems are go
sent. Everything is ready or things are going along as planned. (Borrowed from the jargon used during America’s early space exploration.) BILL: Can we leave now? Is the car gassed up and ready? TOM: All systems are go. Let’s get going.
See also: all, go, system
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
- all systems (are) go
- all systems go
- system
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- star-crossed lovers
- life is like a box of chocolates
- a rising tide lifts all boats
- not all men
- not so much
- tennis