all systems go

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.

Idioms and Phrases

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

“All systems go,” McPeek said Saturday.

From Seattle Times

“All systems go,” McPeek told the Maryland Jockey Club.

From Los Angeles Times

His adoptive mother, Paula Hudgell, said it was "all systems go".

From BBC

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

From Washington Times

We were both in the “Green Zone” — all systems go.

From Seattle Times

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