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all systems go

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  1. A state of readiness for immediate action: “Your proposal has been approved, so it's all systems go.” This phrase originated in the 1960s during the heyday of space flight and referred to the launching of missiles and other space vehicles.

all systems go Idioms  

  1. Everything is ready for proceeding, as in They've rented a hall and lined up the speakers, so it's all systems go for the rally. Originating in the late 1960s with reference to launching space missiles and vehicles, this expression has been transferred to general use.

Example Sentences

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When there is a sighting, it’s all systems go.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024

“It was kind of all systems go today,” center Mitch Morse said.

From Washington Times • Dec. 17, 2023

"It's basically all systems go for the storm to intensify."

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2023

Once you’ve entered the queue, you’ll be given an ETA of when you’ll be able to check out and, once that timer hits zero, it's all systems go.

From The Verge • Nov. 22, 2021

“Right now, we’re all systems go on a normal start date for spring training,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2021

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