Just the ticket Meaning in English
expression
ˈdʒəst/, /dʒɪst/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɪkət/, /ˈtɪkɪt
JUHST-thuh-TIK-uht
dʒˈʌst/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈɪkɪt
JUST-thuh-TIK-it
Definition
An informal expression meaning something is exactly what is needed or wanted in a situation.
Usage & Nuances
Always informal and often used in British English. Used in positive contexts when a solution or item fits perfectly. Not the same as 'ticket' for admission. Can sound old-fashioned or playful.
Spanish: exactamente lo que hace falta - justo lo necesarioPortuguese (BR): exatamente o que precisa - exatamente o que precisavaPortuguese (PT): exatamente o que é preciso - mesmo aquilo de que se precisavaChinese (Simplified): 正合适的东西 - 正需要的Chinese (Traditional): 正合適的東西 - 正需要的Hindi: बिल्कुल सही चीज़Arabic: بالضبط ما يلزم - الشيء المناسبBengali: একদম ঠিক জিনিস - একদম দরকারিRussian: то, что надо - в самый разJapanese: ぴったり - ちょうどいいVietnamese: đúng cái cần - vừa ýKorean: 딱 알맞는 것 - 딱 좋은 것Turkish: tam da gereken - tam uygunUrdu: بالکل ٹھیک چیزIndonesian: yang pas sekali - yang tepat
Example Sentences
A hot cup of tea is just the ticket on a cold day.
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This simple recipe is just the ticket for a quick dinner.
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A day at the beach sounds like just the ticket.
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If you're tired, a quick nap might be just the ticket.
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Honestly, a night at home with a movie is just the ticket for me right now.
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Try this new app—it's just the ticket if you want to stay organized.
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