don't pass go

Etymology
From the board game Monopoly, in which a certain card ("Go directly to jail; do not pass go, do not collect $200") sends the player to the jail square without the usual traversal of the board.

Phrase

 * 1) To say that somebody is not to do anything without receiving further instructions.
 * 2) To say that somebody is obliged to do something without question.
 * 1) To say that somebody is obliged to do something without question.

Usage notes

 * The expression is used on its own, or together with don't collect 200 dollars (or pounds), go straight to jail, as written on the original chance card in the Monopoly® board game. See also.