with my blessing

with my blessing
with my blessing
a phrase expressing consent or agreement; yes. •

Bob: Can I take this old coat down to the rummage sale? Sue: With my blessing.

Mary: Shall I drive Uncle Tom to the airport a few hours early? Sue: Oh, yes! With my blessing!


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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