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Candy Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

That's the ticket.

Does the word "ticket" have a special meaning?

A: "Finally he agreed with my idea."
B: "That's the ticket.!"

Would you please explain the meaning of this sentence for me? [:^)]
I don't understand this phrase.....!!
  

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Hi Candy. Sorry, I do not know the origin of this phrase, but it means 'that is what is needed' or 'that's right'. Maybe someone can help with the origin.

  • Hi Candy.
  • Sorry, I do not know the origin of this phrase, but it means 'that is what is needed' or 'that's right'.
  • Maybe someone can help with the origin.
  • Cheers
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Hi Candy.
Sorry, I do not know the origin of this phrase, but it means 'that is what is needed' or 'that's right'.
Maybe someone can help with the origin.
Cheers
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Ah, now I understand. Thanks for your help. Emotion: smile
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it has a metaphoric feel to it - tickets giving you the means to travel / progress?
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Suzi, you are so good at metaphors! Could you explain this last one a bit further, I don't think I get it in the above-mentioned context?
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Possibly, or maybe related to gambling ... 'That is the winning ticket' ... I'm only guessing here Emotion: smile

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