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just the ticket British English

Meaning: You can say something is just the ticket if it's the perfect thing or if it's exactly what's needed.

For example:

  • That's just the ticket! Edna loves brooches, especially if they have bird designs, so she'll absolutely love this one.

  • As soon as he saw the painting, grandpa said, "That one's just the ticket. It'll look lovely over the fire-place."

Note: This idiom is a bit old-fashioned, but it's still common among older people.

Variety: This idiom is typically used in British English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

Quick Quiz:

After hearing the first track on the new CD, Theo said, "That's just the ticket!" and then he
  1. checked all his pockets
  2. took it off and threw it away
  3. bought himself a copy

Discuss: just the ticket

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