good to go

Beginner 🎖️ Military / Defense

Definition

Confirmation that everything is ready, acceptable, or functioning properly. The military's universal seal of approval, often given with far less verification than the phrase implies.

Example Usage

Is your weapon cleaned and your gear packed? Good to go, sergeant.

Origin

Military readiness terminology indicating preparedness for action

Fun Fact

The phrase is so overused it's become somewhat meaningless—'good to go' can mean anything from 'perfectly ready' to 'I didn't check but I'm telling you yes.'

Source: General military terminology