the all clear

noun

: an indication that a situation is no longer dangerous
"How will we know when it's safe to leave?" "I'll give you the all clear by blowing a whistle."
Doctors have given her the all clear and she should be back at work next week.

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As soon as the captain gives the all clear, set down that mimosa and leave the buffet behind. Amanda Eyre Ward, Bon Appétit, 19 Mar. 2025 The Gold Glove winner underwent his latest round of tests earlier this week, and if those results come back clean he’ll be given the all clear to get back into game action. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025

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“The all clear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20all%20clear. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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