release the handbrake
The phrase "release the handbrake" is used both literally in the context of driving and figuratively to describe removing obstacles to progress.
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Definition
B2Automotive
(technical)To disengage the mechanism that prevents a parked vehicle from moving.
Example
- Before you start driving, make sure to release the handbrake.
B2General
(figurative)To remove an obstacle or restriction that is hindering progress.
Example
- It's time to release the handbrake on our project and move forward.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "release the handbrake":
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