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just the ticket

Idioms  

  1. Also, that's the ticket. Exactly what is needed; exactly right. For example, This van is just the ticket for carrying all our luggage, or That's the ticket—you're handling that chain saw very well. The second phrase dates from the early 1800s, and the first is slightly newer. The exact allusion is disputed—it could be to a winning lottery ticket, a price tag for merchandise, or, as one writer suggests, a corruption of the French word etiquette for “appropriate behavior.” For a synonym, see way to go.

Example Sentences

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That seems just the ticket these days, whether you’re a company or a country.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

Jack Dempsey hasn't played a whole pile of rugby but his carrying and his intensity might be just the ticket to get Scotland over the line.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2025

So if you’re looking for a unique holiday gift under $100, this is just the ticket.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2022

But if you like the idea of a knockout side dish with a certain savory je ne sais quoi, this is just the ticket.

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2022

"For me they will be just the ticket," declared Kendrick.

From Fair Harbor by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby

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