chocks away
The phrase "chocks away" has its origins in aviation, particularly during World War II, and is now used more broadly to signal the start of an activity or journey.
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Definition
B2Aviation
(technical, command)A command to remove the wedges placed against an aircraft's wheels in preparation for takeoff.
Example
- The pilot yelled 'chocks away' as the ground crew prepared the plane for departure.
B2General
(informal, idiom)A signal indicating the start of a journey or activity.
Example
- With everything packed and ready, he exclaimed 'chocks away' and they began their road trip.
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